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Cinco de Mayo: Free Tipsy Tow Offered

Sponsored by AAA, you don't have to be a member to get a free tow and a ride home.

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Perfect Cinco de Mayo fare may include a margarita. Include a designated driver, or call Tipsy Tow.

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Cinco de Mayo revelers in the Bay Area who have too much to drink tonight or early Wednesday can call AAA’s “Tipsy Tow” program and get a free car tow and ride home, AAA officials said.

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The company will provide a free one-way ride and tow of up to 10 miles to the driver’s home between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday for people calling (800) 222-4357, AAA officials said. The driver’s passengers
can also get a ride to the driver’s home if there is sufficient room in the tow truck.

People requesting the “Tipsy Tow” service don’t have to be AAA members, according to the company.

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“Many people enjoy getting into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, which tends to involve plenty of celebrating,” AAA Northern California spokeswoman Cynthia Harris said in a statement. “If you’ve been drinking alcohol, don’t get behind the wheel. Give AAA a call and we’ll make sure you get home safely.”

Callers cannot make a reservation in advance for the service, according to AAA.

--Bay City News; Image via Shutterstock

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