OCALA, FL (352today.com) – National auto club group American Automobile Association (AAA) is activating its popular “Tow to Go” program for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Florida is one of a handful of states selected to offer a safe ride for impaired drivers.

The Tow to Go service begins Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. and ends Monday, Nov. 27 at 6 a.m.

AAA says that it projects the third-busiest Thanksgiving on record; an estimated 49.1 million Americans are expected to hit the road this weekend. A news release from the group says that it’s preparing to rescue “more than 360,000 drivers” with car trouble this holiday weekend.

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“Tow to Go serves as that last line of defense in keeping impaired drivers off the road,” said AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins. “If you plan to consume alcohol or drugs this weekend, make plans for a safe ride home first. If your plans fall through, you can call AAA and we’ll get you to a safe place.”

AAA recommends you always choose a designated driver before celebrating. You can’t reserve the Tow to Go service in advance. It is designed as a safety net for those that did not plan ahead.

Here is what you need to know about Tow to Go:

  • Free and available to AAA members and non-members
  • Confidential local ride for one person and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius
  • Appointments cannot be scheduled in advance to use Tow to Go
  • In some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home
  • Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions

The number to call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246. Save this number in your contacts.