{"id":60161,"date":"2025-11-25T13:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/60161\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T13:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:48:10","slug":"orlando-aaa-tow-to-go-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/60161\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando: AAA Tow to Go Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 AAA will be doing its part to keep unsafe drivers off the road this Thanksgiving travel season.<\/p>\n

The auto club is activating its \u201cTow to Go\u201d service from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1.<\/p>\n

The program was created to provide safe rides for impaired drivers and their cars.<\/p>\n

It works by dispatching a tow truck to meet up with a person who is unfit to drive.<\/p>\n

The tow truck will take the driver and car to a safe location within 10-miles of the pickup spot.<\/p>\n

The service is free, but AAA asks that it be used only as a backup plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cAAA encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly by planning ahead. Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, or stay overnight if needed,\u201d AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins said.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re unfit to drive and ultimately in need of help, AAA has your back.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you find yourself without a safe ride, call AAA and we\u2019ll help get you and your vehicle to a safe place,\u201d Jenkins added.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the number to call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246<\/p>\n

Program details:<\/p>\n

Starts Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.Ends Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 a.m.Free and available to both AAA members and non-members.Confidential ride for one person and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.<\/p>\n

Nationwide, AAA said a record 81.1 million Americans are expected to take a road trip at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving season.<\/p>\n

AAA added that in 2023 alone, more than 12,000 people died in alcohol-related crashes and that Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road because of increased traffic and celebrations.<\/p>\n

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Tow To Go <\/p>\n

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