Tow to Go Program Helps Protect Florida Drivers From DUI This Christmas
Christmas is approaching, and that means Christmas parties. Once we reach the weekend leading up to Christmas, AAA is offering a program to help protect people from drinking and driving with their “Tow To Go” program.
AAA Florida is prepared to help drivers over the weekend leading up to Christmas all the way into the new year. Here’s how the “Tow To Go” program works for Florida drivers.
How It Works:
AAA Tow To Go provides safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles. To participate, call AAA towing at (855) 2-TOW-2-GO. A tow truck will transport a possibly impaired driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10 mile radius.
It’s the 25th anniversary of the program. The AAA Tow To Go program is free and confidential. It’s available to AAA members AND non-members. On the Tow To Go program, Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA, said in a press release:
“By providing this program, AAA gives drivers no excuse for driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or impairing medications. However, we remind people to treat Tow to Go as a last resort.”
You may not schedule appointments in advance. AAA recommends a plan for a designated driver or service.
Here are the dates for this year’s program. The Christmas 2023 Tow To Go program begins 6 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023. It continues through 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Put this number in your phone: 855-2-TOW-2-GO (855-286-9246).
Click here for more details. Stay safe this holiday season and be prepared with AAA Tow To Go if needed.
Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions.
Beyond Florida, AAA’s service areas that handle Tow To Go include: Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte) and Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend).
[Source: AAA Florida]
8 Tampa Bay Restaurants Open On Christmas Day
With Christmas only a few weeks away, you might be scrambling to figure out your plans for the big day. Maybe you’re hosting your whole family for the holidays, but what if you just want to sit back and relax? We’ve got you covered. We put together a list of Tampa restaurants open Christmas Day to help you plan for the holidays.
The Christmas season is always filled with fun activities and good memories, but for some it can be stressful. There’s family parties almost always involving too much alcohol, crazy shopping experiences and sometimes you just need to take a break and relax.
If you’re looking to skip the cooking this year, you’re in luck. There’s so many restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Tampa and we’re here to help you decide. Maybe you want to head out for brunch with the family, or eat seafood by the water. Maybe, you are looking to wind down with a few drinks at the bar after a full day of festivities.
What restaurants are open on Christmas Day?
Everybody knows the big chains like Waffle House and McDonalds are there to serve up their classic meals, but we tried to keep it local. If you are heading out to the restaurants this year, keep in mind these places may have shortened hours.
To make sure you secure your seat at the table at one of these restaurants this Christmas, don’t wait. Seats are flying, so make sure you’ve got your plans locked in before the big day.
Can you order off the full menu?
Every restaurant is different so checking the website before making a reservation is a good idea. We included restaurants with special menus, full menus, and brunch style buffets as well for a good mix of options. Whether you want burgers, sushi, Italian, or a classic Florida seafood meal, we have got you covered. There’s options for everyone.
Here are 8 Tampa Bay Restaurants open on Christmas Day.
Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.
