When people plan ahead for that Halloween party, they figure they won’t drink very much, so why not drive? That is, until they do drink too much, and now they have to worry about getting home.
AAA and Bud Light once again are taking away the fears of driving home drunk this weekend with its Tow to Go service, which will get both a driver and a car home for free, whether they are a AAA member or not.
“We we kick off the holiday season, it is extremely important that everyone celebrates safely if they are away from home and drinking,” said Gerry Gutowski, senior vice presidency of automotive services for AAA, in a release. “Halloween presents an even greater danger than normal with all of the children out on the streets trick-or-treating.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on Halloween night in 2012, nearly half of all crash fatalities involved an impaired driver.
The Tow to Go service will be available anytime Friday and Saturday night this weekend, taking people home or somewhere safe within 10 miles. It’s a confidential and local ride that’s also being offered in Georgia and Tennessee.
Since its inception in 1998, Tow to Go has safely removed more than 23,000 impaired drivers from the road, according to a release. The service is designed to be used as a last resort, and is offered based on availability of AAA drivers and tow trucks during times of high call volume.
Anheuser-Busch Wholesalers have been a sponsor of the program since its inception. It’s provided funding for the service, as well as worked with local bars and restaurants throughout the south to help educate severs on the importance of not over-serving their customers.
To use the Tow to Go program, call (855) 286-9246.
