TAMPA, Fla. — AAA is launching its free car service on Wednesday to help prevent impaired driving during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The program is offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles as a last resort from 6 p.m. on Wednesday until 6 a.m. on Monday, according to a news release.

When someone calls the service, a tow truck is dispatched to transport the vehicle and its owner to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. It's free regardless of whether the caller is a AAA member.

“Since holiday celebrations can lead to risky choices, AAA offers Tow to Go to prevent those choices from turning into tragedies,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If you find yourself without a safe ride, call AAA and we’ll help get you and your v

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