TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In preparation for the Thanksgiving vacation weekend, AAA, the Auto Membership Group, will launch a free “Tow to Go” service to forestall impaired driving.
In line with AAA, greater than 57,000 calls from drivers with automobile bother are anticipated over the vacation weekend.
This system provides a protected experience for would-be impaired drivers and their autos, AAA stated.
It’s free for many who want it, however AAA asks that this system be used as a final resort.
Tow to Go is accessible beginning Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. and can go on till Monday, Dec.2 at 6 a.m.
“Tow to Go serves because the final line of protection in maintaining impaired drivers off the highway,” stated Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA- The Auto Membership Group.”For those who plan to devour alcohol or medicine this weekend, make plans for a protected experience house first. In case your plans fall by, you may name AAA, and we’ll get you to a protected place.”
This system is accessible within the following states:
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Michigan
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
- Denver, Colorado
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Fort Wayne/South Bend, Indiana
In line with AAA, nationwide, AAA expects Thanksgiving journey to set new data with an estimated 71.7 million Individuals anticipated to take a highway journey.
The experience is obtainable to non-customers and prospects for one particular person and their automobile to a vacation spot inside 10 miles.
Appointments can’t be scheduled prematurely, in line with AAA.
To make use of the Tow to Go program, name 855-286-9246.