Labor Day and having something to drink go hand-and-hand for many people. But unfortunately, so does drinking and getting behind the wheel.
That’s why this weekend AAA is offering Tow to Go, where anyone who has been drinking — whether they are a AAA member or not — can have both themselves and their vehicle safely and freely transported within 10 miles.
“As the last official holiday of the summer, it’s critical to have a plan to celebrate safely if you are going to be drinking this Labor Day weekend,” said Gerry Gutowski, senior vice president of AAA’s The Auto Club Group, in a release. “Whether you are attending a family barbecue or going out on the town, always have a designated driver or another plan in place to help you get home safely.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says someone is killed in a drunk driving crash every 51 minutes on average during the year, AAA said. However, when Labor Day rolls around, that statistic jumps to a fatality every 34 minutes.
“We are proud to partner with AAA and their roadside assistance drivers to help keep our roads safe,” said Kathy Casso, vice president of corporate social responsibility for Anheuser-Busch, in a release. “The Tow to Go program is a very effective way to promote the use of designated drivers and help prevent drunk driving.”
Since 1998, Tow to Go has safely brought more than 23,000 intoxicated drivers home, and is intended to be used as a last resort. It’s offered based on the availability of AAA drivers and tow trucks during times of high call volumes.
Rides are confidential, and must be local, with a 10-mile radius. It’s available in Florida, as well as Georgia and Tennessee. It’s free to both AAA members and non-members, and the service transports both the person and their car.
To use the service, call (855) 286-9246.
