Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group:
As AAA gears up to assist nearly 700,000 stranded drivers during Independence Day week, The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program in select states. This free and confidential service provides impaired drivers—and their vehicles—with a safe ride home, helping keep roads safer in Georgia and beyond.
“By providing Tow to Go, AAA ensures there’s no reason to risk driving impaired,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Make a plan in advance, but if circumstances change, we’re here as a safety net to help you reach home safely.”
Where It’s Offered:
Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend)
When It’s Available:
6pm Friday, July 4th – 6am Monday, July 7th
How ‘Tow to Go’ Works:
- Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO
- AAA provides a free, confidential ride and tow within 10 miles
- Available to everyone—AAA members and non-members
- Can’t be scheduled in advance—designed for those last-minute situations
Why It Matters:
- Nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths involve drunk drivers
- In 2023, 12,429 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes
- A life is lost in a drunk driving crash every 42 minutes
Since its launch over 25 years ago, Tow to Go has removed nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from the road.
Note: Service availability may be limited in rural areas or during severe weather.
