AAA offers free rides for residents this weekend

The American Automobile Association, known to most as AAA, and Budweiser will help protect roadways throughout the Labor Day weekend with the “Tow to Go” program, offering anyone – AAA members and non  members – a free “Tow to Go” ride Friday – Monday.

Tow to Go has safely removed more than 11,660 drunk drivers off roadways since the program began in 1998.

“Tow to Go” provides a confidential ride and tow home from any bar or restaurant – FREE of charge – to anyone who may have had too much to drink by calling 1-800-AAA-HELP (4357).

Services are now offered throughout all of Florida, Georgia, and West and Middle Tennessee.

AAA and Budweiser encourage individuals to plan for a safe celebration by being or choosing a designated driver, or calling “Tow to Go” for a safe ride home, rather than allow anyone to drive whose sobriety is in question.

If you are at a bar or restaurant and need Tow to Go, expect:

• Call 1-800-222-4357 and tell the operator this is a call for Tow to Go service
• Operator will ask for your first name and the address of your location
• Expect a AAA tow truck service technician to come into the establishment and ask for you
• AAA service tech will then collect your keys and load your vehicle while you wait inside the establishment
• AAA Service Technician (or service tech if you want) will then take you and your car home safely—no questions asked