By BJ Austin, KERA News
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Dallas, TX – AAA Texas is ready with its annual New Year's tradition: The Tipsy Tow. For more than 20 years, AAA has offered free towing to people who have done too much celebrating to drive.
You don't have to explain yourself. AAA's Dan Ronan says all you need do is call the number, 800-AAA-HELP or 800-222-4357, and say "I need a Tipsy Tow." A tow truck will be dispatched to your location to pick up you and your car.
Ronan: We are limiting this only to a car owner's residence. You can't go from one location to the other. Anything over 10 miles in terms of a tow, the towing company will charge the standard rate for trips longer than that. So the first 10 miles are free.
Ronan says a free tow sure beats a DWI, which can cost upwards of $13,000 for bail, lawyers, court costs, fines and fees.