Why be surprised that 5 people in a tow truck was a no go? That would be a violation in most jurisdictions unless there were enough seat belts and properly attached child safety seats. The driver has a license and insurance to protect. AAA vehicle tow coverage is not passenger shuttle bus coverage. Most tow trucks are owner operated and they merely have a service agreement with AAA. The owner has some discretion and I have never had them refuse to take 2 adults as well as the vehicle. While AAA may require that the contractor take the vehicle and driver I doubt they prohibit taking additional passengers if the tow truck can safely and legally do so. Mark joe trussell wrote: > Speaking of AAA, > > My friends whose Eurovan broke down in the middle of nowhere last month > have > AAA, and they were surprised by the fact that the tow truck driver was > willing to tow the Eurovan and take Jeff (the driver), but refused to give > his wife or their five year-old daughter and two year-old son a ride. > > He told them to call a sheriff's deputy for a ride. > > Jeff was able to talk the tow truck driver into staying with them until the > deputy arrived. > > Does anybody know if this is AAA policy? I'm torn. I have Roadside > Assistance through USAA but had considered swapping it for AAA. > > Joe T. > > |
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