SAFE Patrol SAFE Patrol Services SAFE Patrol Equipment

The SAFE Patrol is located in the Roadway SAFE Patrol operators patrol approximately Assistance Branch of the 1,025 miles of Kentucky’s interstates and Transportation Cabinet’s Division of parkways, daily, with an additional 416 miles Transportation Security. It is a part of a that are covered during an emergency situation. comprehensive incident management initiative to improve safety and reduce delay caused by Operators assist motorists by providing the non-recurring congestion and improve operations following services free of charge: of the freeway system. • GASOLINE AND OIL FOR THOSE IN NEED The SAFE Patrol service is provided free • ADD AIR TO TIRES OR CHANGE FLAT TIRES of charge by the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Transportation Safety. Each • PROVIDE A “JUMP” FOR DEAD BATTERIES SAFE vehicle is fully equipped to handle minor roadside emergencies and to assist at the • OTHER MINOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS scene of a crash. The following are some items carried on each SAFE Patrol vehicle: SAFE Patrol In addition to the above duties, • 2 ton jack • Oil Dry Operators perform these services, also: • Air Compressor • Auto fluids

• ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT BY DIRECTING • Battery Jump Pack • Gas TRAFFIC AT INCIDENT SCENES TO KEEP TRAFFIC • Fire extinguisher • Oil Frequently • AED • Cell phones • MOVING OR ASSIST IN SETTING UP NECESSARY • Flashing arrow • First Aid Kits DETOUR ROUTES Asked Questions board • Reflective Cones • Push Bumper • REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE ROADWAY • Radiator water • Drinking Water What does the SAFE Patrol do? • Flares • MONITOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SUSPICIOUS • Shovels/Brooms The Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies • Portable Signs DEVICES, PEOPLE OR ACTIVITIES • Impact Wrenches (SAFE) Patrol is designed to aid motorists and • Blankets assist with incident management. • CHECK AND TAG ABANDONED VEHICLES

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

Is there a number to call if I am stranded and need assistance? Yes, 877-FOR-KYTC or 877-367-5982. This number will ring into the Transportation Hours of Operation Operations Center and a TOC specialist will 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. dispatch the closest SAFE Patrol Operator. 7 days a week (in most areas) Transportation Routes of Coverage Operations Center • I-75 • I-24 The Transportation Operations Center (TOC) • I-64 • I-71 operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Operators • I-65 • US 23 enter traffic information to update our • I-265 • KY 80 511 web site and our 511 telephone system. Kentucky Highway Safety This enables travelers to check current • Louie B. Nunn Pkwy highway conditions before they travel or while • Wendell H Ford Western KY Pkwy afety on the roadway. Updated traffic and weather • S information is also available to travelers at • Edward T. Breathitt Parkway kiosks located at Welcome Centers through- Assistance for out Kentucky. • William H. Natcher Parkway • Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway reeway • Parkway F • Martha L. Collins Bluegrass Pkwy mergencies • Julian Carroll E

The TOC Specialists, located within the center perform dispatching functions for the SAFE Patrol Operators.

Kentucky Highway Safety

Kentucky Highway Safety For Assistance on Kentucky’s FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Interstates and Parkways, highwaysafety.ky.gov or to report a problem or hazard, call: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AT: For Assistance on Kentucky’s 502-564-2080 Interstates and Parkways, 877.FOR.KYTC or to report a problem or hazard, call: OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: 877-367-5982 highwaysafety.ky.gov 877.FOR.KYTC 877-367-5982 highwaysafety.ky.gov