MADISON, Wisc., (May 23, 2024) — As AAA prepares to rescue more than 378,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during the Memorial Day weekend, it will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Wisconsin and other select states (see below), offering a confidential safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.
The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program for more than 25 years, removing nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from U.S. roadways. When someone calls Tow to Go, a tow truck is dispatched to transport the vehicle and its owner to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. This service is free, regardless of whether the caller is a AAA member.
- Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, May 24th to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 28th.
- Free confidential rides are provided for AAA members and non-members.
“By providing this program, AAA gives drivers no excuse for driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or impairing medications,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “However, we remind people to treat Tow to Go as a last resort. Instead, make advanced plans for a safe ride home, because you do not want to be remembered on Memorial Day as the person who made the fatal mistake of driving impaired.”
TOW TO GO DETAILS:
| Service Areas |
| FL, GA, IA, MI, ND, NE, TN, WI, CO (Denver), NC (Charlotte), and IN (Fort Wayne/South Bend) |
| Phone Number |
| (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246 |
TOW TO GO GUIDELINES:
- Provided from 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 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.
