AAA Expects 10 Million to Hit the Road for the Holidays

Millions of Californians are expected to hit the road and head out of town over the holidays.

While 10 million are expected to drive to and from their vacation destinations between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2, a fair number started their traveling last weekend, according to Cynthia Harris, a spokeswoman for AAA of Northern California.

The big travel days will be next Friday and Saturday. One hint for brisk passage along freeways and airport terminals, according to Harris: Travel on Christmas Day.

The Roseville Police Department and local law enforcement have already shifted into holiday enforcement mode with the launch of its . They held a checkpoint Friday night, which .

This extra enforcement is scheduled to continue through New Year's, with set for Friday, Dec. 30, according to the Roseville Police Department.

AAA Northern California is doing its part to reduce drunken driving over the holidays. Its Tipsy Tow Program offers a free tow for drinking drivers in Northern California from 6 pm on Dec. 24, until 6 a.m. on Dec. 26, and from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. Jan. 1. Members and non-members alike can call 1-800-222-4357 for a free tow of up to 10 miles.

Martha Ross contributed to this report.