Will AAA check my ID?
Asked by: Prof. Meaghan Raynor Sr. | Last update: November 13, 2025Score: 4.6/5 (57 votes)
Can I use my AAA for a friend if I'm not there?
The AAA member needs to be present in order to extend their benefits to someone else. You can't call in a tow for someone else unless you're on the scene. You're generally going to need both your driver's license and your card, so keep both with you at all times.
What information is needed for AAA membership?
To join AAA online, visit the website: www.aaa.com. The website will ask you for information, including: Your first, middle, and last name. The number of additional members you want to add to the membership and their names.
Does AAA provide ID protection?
ProtectMyID is available to all AAA members who are 18 and older. The ProtectMyID Essential plan is a free identity protection benefit included with your AAA membership. Each AAA member must enroll separately.
Can I use my roadside assistance for someone else AAA?
Can someone else use my AAA towing? Only AAA Members are entitled to towing service. If you're a passenger in a friend or family member's car and the vehicle needs a tow, however, you're entitled to tow service for that incident.
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Does triple a check ID?
So remember, the next time you request roadside assistance whether through the AAA mobile app or by calling 1-800-AAA-HELP, your roadside technician will ask to see your ID upon arrival as a safeguard to protecting you and your membership.
Can you use your AAA for another person?
Your Membership Covers You, Not Your Vehicle
If you need roadside assistance, it doesn't matter if you're the driver of the vehicle or a passenger in someone else's car.
Can my girlfriend use my AAA card?
Yes, but additional family members must each be enrolled as an Associate on your AAA Membership account. Primary Membership - The Primary Member is the first person in the household to join AAA. Membership includes roadside assistance and all other AAA services and benefits.
Is AAA ID protection good?
Not bad — especially for a plan that's free to AAA members! Of course, it's not comprehensive credit monitoring, as the monitoring covers only one of the three major credit bureaus. The one bureau is Experian, which makes sense, since Experian runs this service.
Does AAA do driving records?
Avoid all of these headaches by conducting a search of driving records from AAA Credit Screening Services. AAACSS can provide driving records from any US state. Many employers do not have the time to look through these records and perform employment background checks in-house.
Can I use AAA immediately after joining?
After signing up for AAA Membership, car rental discounts, hotel discounts, branch and DMV services, branch travel services, attraction discounts, and more are all available immediately after joining. All roadside services, including towing and battery replacement are available 48 hours after signing up.
Can AAA look up my membership?
By phone: If you aren't able to log in to your account, just call AAA Member Services at (800) 564-6222 and a representative can provide your Membership number.
How much does AAA roadside assistance cost?
AAA Classic Membership: Our Classic membership plan provides essential benefits, including roadside assistance, accident protection, travel assistance and other perks. AAA Classic Memberships costs only $65 per year or $6.16 per month!
Can you use your AAA for a stranger?
Yes. As a AAA Member, you can request roadside service for any vehicle that you're in, whether you're the driver or the passenger.
Does AAA check registration?
AAA typically requires that vehicles be registered and insured in order to receive roadside assistance.
Do you tip AAA roadside assistance?
Up to you. Tipping roadside assistance drivers isn't necessary.
Does AAA make you show ID?
That's why a roadside technician will ask to see your AAA membership card and photo ID upon arrival to verify you are the covered member. This step helps prevent someone else from taking advantage of your paid membership.
Does AAA ask for a social security number?
Frequently, we only collect name and contact information and don't collect more sensitive information such as driver's license, social security number or passport unless it is required for the service requested such as a driver's license for DMV services or a passport for international travel.
What are the benefits of having a AAA card?
In addition to roadside assistance, AAA members can take advantage of shopping, dining, and entertainment discounts, assistance with travel planning and booking, financial and insurance products, complimentary identify theft protection, and so much more. Join our growing AAA community of 65 million members.
Can I use my roadside assistance for someone else?
Yes, in most instances you can use your roadside assistance for someone else, as long as you are in the car as a passenger and you're carrying your card with you. Most insurance companies don't attach the roadside assistance program to the vehicle listed on the policy, but rather to the policyholder themselves.
Can a family member use my AAA?
AAA roadside Membership covers you in an owned, leased, or borrowed vehicle—regardless if you're the driver or the passenger. Plus, you can add your family members to your plan at a reduced cost.
How much does Triple A cost to unlock a car?
If your key is locked inside the vehicle, lost or broken; locksmith service is covered up to the limit of benefit, which is determined by your membership plan: Basic membership: up to $75. Plus membership: up to $125* Premier membership: up to $200*
Can I use my husband's AAA card?
One (1) Primary Member is allowed per Membership account. An individual will be a Member on only one Membership at a time. A Primary Member may add up to one (1) Associate Member who is a spouse or resident adult and seven (7) Dependent Associate Members.
Can I add someone to my AAA that does not live with me?
Add family members to your membership.
So even when you're not with them, they'll have AAA security and savings everywhere they go. The dues for Associate memberships are reduced, and your spouse, another adult in the household and kids at home or away at school are all eligible.
Can you have two AAA memberships?
Join today and add a family member for FREE! Two memberships for the price of one plus AAA security and savings.