Too Much Celebrating? How To Get a Ride Home from AAA Over The July 4th Holiday

As AAA anticipates assisting nearly 800,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during the week of July 4th, it will also offer a free service to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is launching its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states, providing a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.

🚗 The Details: The Tow to Go program has been a staple of AAA for over 25 years, removing nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from U.S. roadways. From 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd to 6 a.m. on Monday, July 8th, this free and confidential service will be available to both AAA members and non-members. When called, a tow truck will transport the driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.

📊 By The Numbers:

• Over 25 years of service
• Nearly 30,000 impaired drivers removed from roads
• Active from 6 p.m. on July 3rd to 6 a.m. on July 8th
• Service available in 12 states and select cities

🌐 Service Areas:

• Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin
• Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend)

📞 Phone Number: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246

📋 Guidelines:

• Free service from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3rd to 6 a.m. Monday, July 8th
• Available to AAA members and non-members
• Confidential local ride for one person and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius
• Not available for appointments; designed as a safety net for unplanned situations
• Potential unavailability in rural areas or during severe weather conditions

💡 Why It Matters: Independence Day celebrations often involve alcohol, increasing the risk of impaired driving. By providing a reliable and free service, AAA helps ensure the safety of all road users, reducing the potential for accidents and saving lives.

🛡️ What You Can Do: Plan ahead. Always designate a sober driver before celebrations. If plans fall through, use Tow to Go as a last resort to ensure a safe return home.

🔜 What’s Next?: Look out for future announcements from AAA regarding holiday safety initiatives and expanded service areas for Tow to Go.