Free AAA 'Tipsy Tows' Available For Drinkers
Service Is One-Way, Free Up To 5 Miles
POSTED: 6:12 am HST July 4, 2009
HONOLULU -- If you have a few alcoholic drinks and need a way to get home Saturday, AAA Hawaii is offering a free "Tipsy Tow."AAA will give you a free tow home up to 5 miles. The program starts Friday night and runs until midnight Saturday.Tipsy Tows are a one-time, one-way ride and passengers are not allowed.Drivers will have to pay normal tow truck fees for anything over the 5-mile limit.Drivers who need the service can call AAA and say, "I need a Tipsy Tow."AAA Hawaii said first time DUI convictions can cost drivers up to $13,000 in fines and penalties.
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