Reminder: Tow To Go Revs Up For St. Patrick’s Day 2017

With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Friday this year, the folks at AAA Auto Club South are preparing for a busy weekend helping keep impaired drivers off roads in the Sunshine State. The organization has announced its partnership with Budweiser to provide safe rides home for motorists and their vehicles will extend throughout the weekend.

Tow To Go rides are offered at no charge to AAA members and nonmembers alike with vehicle towing included. Motorists who find they’ve let the green beer flow a little too freely over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend can request the service starting on Friday, March 17. Trucks will be available to help keep impaired drivers off the roads through 6 a.m. Sunday, March 19.

Since it was launched in 1998, the program has provided rides for more than 24,000 impaired drivers, the program’s website reports. It is offered based on availability, providing those who take part free towing within a 10-mile radius of the pickup location.

There are a few caveats with the program:

• Tow truck drivers can only take a maximum of two people and one vehicle home
• Advance appointments aren’t allowed as holiday revelers are advised to designate a driver and only use the towing service as a last resort
• In some situations, a cab might be required or law enforcement might need to be called in to assist in getting an intoxicated motorist home safely

To obtain a ride, call 855-286-9246. The service is also available for other holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and Independence Day, among others.

To find out more, visit AAA online.

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