As congested as Houston highways can get, it can be scary if you have mechanical problems or stall on the highway.

With our proximity to the Gulf and the rivers, lakes and bayous across our region, one of the most critical things that can affect people in the Houston-Galveston area is the rate at which flooding can become a problem.

Most people in the Houston-Galveston area would agree that driving across town isn’t necessarily the best part of your day.

Have you ever been driving along, enjoying your day, and had something unexpected happen to your vehicle?

Have you ever been driving along, enjoying your day, and had something unexpected happen to your vehicle? Maybe you ran out of gas. Perhaps you got a flat tire, or your car overheated.

HOUSTON The Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go Program provides stranded motorists on camera-monitored freeways in the Greater Houston area a tow to a safe area one mile from the nearest exit at no cost. In August, the program expanded their service area to cover all camera-monitored freeways in Harris County, Bellaire, Jersey Village, La Porte, and Humble. The driving factor behind this expansion and keeping their services free is safety. Everything from Tow and Go is computer-generated and doesnt need an authorization signature. Drivers remember: Tow and Go is not free in crash situations, but if you have a stall, flat tire, car fire, that towing service is free for one mile.

The Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go Program was launched to get stranded motorists off the highway at no cost. The Tow and Go operator can take your vehicle to a safe location and replace your tire as long as you have equipment and a spare tire in your vehicle. Tow and Go can also assist motorists whose vehicles experienced mechanical failure such as an empty gas tank and overheating issues. They will tow your vehicle to a drop-off location within one mile of the original breakdown location. If you are stranded on the highway or on the HOV lane and need assistance, contact 713.881.3333.