AAA offers free ‘Tow to Go’ program this weekend to prevent drunk driving

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As the Labor Day weekend approaches, vacationers are anticipated to take to the roadways due to frequent air journey points and decrease fuel costs. Now, tourism leaders are pushing a pledge for security.

AAA representatives mentioned they anticipate vacation journey quantity to return to close to pre-pandemic ranges, similar to it did for Memorial Day and Independence Day weekends earlier this summer time.

For many, driving just isn’t solely essentially the most economical approach to journey, but additionally essentially the most comfy and handy.

According to a journey survey with Cars.com, 80% of Americans who plan to journey for the vacation are planning to drive to their vacation spot. Reasons embrace the continuing airline disruptions and high-ticket costs, in addition to rising issues as monkeypox circumstances unfold. 1 / 4 of non-travelers blamed excessive fuel costs, which is considerably decrease than the 42% who refused to journey for the 4th of July due to the costs on the pump.

As drivers put together for the final summer time getaway, it is crucial to bear in mind security is everybody’s duty.

1. Slow down: if climate takes a flip or site visitors is heavy, ensure you’re touring at an affordable pace.
2. Eliminate distractions: put the cellphone away and concentrate on what’s forward.
3. Be alert: in case you see emergency responders with warning lights, decelerate or transfer over. 

AAA can also be reactivating its ‘Tow to Go’ program beginning Friday by way of Tuesday morning offering protected transportation for impaired drivers and their automobiles. The service is free, however AAA asks that it’s handled as a backup plan.

Some tips from AAA embrace:

• Provided from 6pm Friday, Sept.. 2—6 am Tuesday, Sept. 6^.
• Free and obtainable to AAA members and non-members.
• Confidential native trip for one individual and their automobile to a protected location inside a 10-mile radius.
• Appointments can’t be scheduled prematurely to use tow to go. It is designed as a security web for those who didn’t plan forward. Always select a chosen driver earlier than celebrating.
• In some conditions, AAA may have to make different preparations to get an impaired particular person a protected trip dwelling.
• Tow to Go will not be obtainable in rural areas or throughout extreme climate situations.
• The cellphone quantity is (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246