Kentucky SAFE Patrol

We all love to attack the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and boy do they usually deserve it.

But KyTC operates a highway assistance program that you should know about before the summer driving season starts.

Did you know that Kentucky operates is a free roadside service for highways, interstates & parkways that are funded by our taxes called SAFE Patrol. They do not require money or even a tip.

Keep this number in your vehicle. 1-877-FOR-KYTC or 1-877-367-5982

What does the SAFE Patrol do? - The Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Patrol is designed to aid motorists and assist with incident management.

How much does the service cost? - The service is free of charge; however, if a wrecker is required, the motorist is responsible for payment.

When is the SAFE Patrol running? - The SAFE Patrol operates 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 7 days a week.

What areas does the SAFE Patrol cover? - The SAFE Patrol operates routes on the following roadways:

· I-75
· I-64
· I-65
· I-24
· I-71
· I-265
· US-23
· KY-80
· Louie B. Nunn Pkwy
· Wendell H Ford Western KY Pkwy
· Audubon Parkway
· Edward T. Breathitt Parkway
· William H. Natcher Parkway
· Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway
· Hal Rogers Parkway
· Martha L. Collins Bluegrass Pkwy
· Julian Carroll Purchase Parkway

What services does the SAFE Patrol offer? Operators assist motorists by providing the following services free of charge:

· gasoline and oil for those in need
· add air to tires or change flat tires
· provide a "jump" for dead batteries
· other minor automotive repairs

In addition to the above duties, SAFE Patrol Operators perform these services:

· assist law enforcement by directing traffic at incident scenes to keep traffic moving or assist in setting up necessary detour routes
· remove debris from the roadway
· monitor infrastructure for suspicious devices, people or activities
· check and tag abandoned vehicles
· monitor weather changes

What equipment are the vehicles equipped with? Each SAFE vehicle is fully equipped to handle minor roadside emergencies and to assist at the scene of a crash. The following are some items carried on each SAFE Patrol vehicle:

· 2 ton jack
· air compressor
· battery jump pack
· fire extinguisher
· AED
· flashing arrow board
· push bumper
· drinking water
· shovels / brooms
· impact wrenches
· oil dry
· auto fluids (gas and oil)
· cell phones
· first aid kits
· reflective cones
· radiator water
· flares
· portable signs
· blankets

FOR ASSISTANCE ON INTERSTATES AND PARKWAYS CALL 1-877-FOR-KYTC (1-877-367-5982)

Keep this number in your vehicle and program them into the cell phones of each driver in your house.

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Cross-posted at BlueGrassRoots.