AAA Offers Free Towing Service for Cinco de Mayo

AAA says it is offering free towing service this Cinco de Mayo to prevent people from driving while drunk in Nevada.

AAA will offer the service to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. on May 5th to 6 a.m. on May 6th in Nevada. Drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders, and restaurant managers can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to ten miles. Just tell the AAA operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow,” and a truck will be on its way.

The service will provide a one-way ride for the driver and vehicle to the driver's home. If there are additional passengers who need a ride, they will be taken to the driver's home as long as there is sufficient room for them to be transported safely in the tow truck. You cannot make a reservation.            

AAA's Tipsy Tow program is open to everyone. You do not need to be a AAA member to take advantage of this service to the community.

AAA estimates that a first time DUI conviction in Nevada can cost up to $12,000 in fines, penalties, restitution, legal fees, and added insurance expenses. You can't put a price tag on a crash that causes an injury or death.