AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

How does it work? When someone calls Tow to Go, AAA dispatches a tow truck to transport the would-be impaired driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10 mile radius. The service is free for anyone, yet AAA asks that it be treated as a last resort.

Nationwide, AAA expects this to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving on the roads in history. Crash data from NHTSA proves that combining cocktails with crowded roads can be deadly. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, from 2016-2020, over 800 people died in crashes involving a drunk driver (NHTSA).

"AAA is proud to offer this service to help everyone make it home safely this Thanksgiving," said Adrienne Woodland, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. "Alcohol, drugs and even prescription medications can affect your ability to drive. So don't put yourself at risk. Find a designated driver or ridesharing program. If you're tempted to drive impaired, call AAA instead and we'll get you to a safe location."

Tow to Go Service Areas

FL, GA, IA, MI, ND, NE, TN, WI, CO (Denver), NC (Charlotte), IN (Fort Wayne/South Bend)

Phone Number

(855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246

TOW TO GO GUIDELINES

Provided from 6pm Wednesday, November 23rd – 6am Monday, November 28th

Free and 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.

Appointments cannot be scheduled in advance to use Tow to Go. It is designed as a safety net for those that did not plan ahead. Always choose a designated driver before celebrating.

In some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home.

Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions.