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TAMPA — As AAA gears up to assist nearly 700,000 stranded drivers during Independence Day week...
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TAMPA, Fla., (July 3, 2025) — As AAA gears up to assist nearly 700,000 stranded drivers during Independence Day week, The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program in select states. This free and confidential service provides impaired drivers—and their vehicles—with a safe ride, helping to make the roads safer in Florida and beyond.
“By offering Tow to Go, AAA helps ensure there's no excuse for impaired driving,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesperson for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Plan ahead, but if your plans change, we’re here as a last resort to help you get home safely.”
Where It’s Offered:
Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend)
When It’s Available:
6pm Friday, July 4th – 6am Monday, July 7th
How ‘Tow to Go’ Works:
Why It Matters:
Since its launch over 25 years ago, Tow to Go has removed nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from the road.
Note: Service availability may be limited in rural areas or during severe weather.
About AAA - The Auto Club Group
The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, banking and financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 65 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, get the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on social media.
