Ohio Not Part of AAA Tipsy Tow Promotion

Fri, 12/30/2011 - 9:53am | Staff Report
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A message has been spreading through Facebook and other social media over the past couple of weeks encouraging people to call AAA for a free ride on New Year’s Eve in order to avoid driving while intoxicated. While the program is real, it is not being offered in Ohio.

The message sometimes differs slightly, but is similar to the following:

“No excuses, folks. Don't drink and drive-and don't ride with anybody who does. Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don't have to be a AAA member, from 6pm-6am on New Year's Eve/Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE!!!!!!!!!! Save this number... 1-800-222-4357.”

AAA Ohio’s Public Relations Manager Kimberly Schwind says the message refers to a national AAA program, but that Ohio is not participating.

“This is a real program, just not here in Ohio. We believe there are other ways for people to avoid drinking & driving on New Year's Eve,” explained Schwind. “We have found from past experience that the Tipsy Tow program puts our drivers in some dangerous situations and has some liability issues for us.”

The best idea for party goers is to plan ahead and arrange a ride before the party starts.

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