FREE roadside assistance
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Posted: Dec 24 2007, 09:40 AM


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http://highwaysafety.ky.gov/safe_patrol.asp

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:
1-877-FOR-KYTC
(1-877-367-5982)

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