Date:         Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:33:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      AAA towing, was: Death Valley
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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.
>
>