SAN ANTONIO (Texas News Radio) — AAA Texas is offering a free ‘Tipsy Tow’ service for anyone who will be out drinking the night of Independence Day.
The auto club advises anyone who plans to spend the evening drinking should designate a non-drinking driver, call for a cab or ride-sharing service, or plan an overnight stay before having a first drink.
But as a last resort, AAA Texas is offering its free Tipsy Tow service. It will be available statewide from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.
Drivers, bartenders, restaurant managers, party hosts or passengers of a drinking driver may call 1-800-222-4357 or 1-800-AAA-HELP for a free tow of up to 10 miles.
Trips of more than 10 miles will be charged the regular rate by the tow truck contractor.
AAA Texas says the following situations will not qualify for a Tipsy Tow:
- A request to tow an inoperable vehicle.
- A request to tow to another drinking establishment, repair facility or any other location other than the driver’s home or hotel where they are a registered guest.
- A request to start a vehicle, change a flat tire or deliver gas.
- A request for a “taxi” service or to transport anyone other than the driver of the vehicle.