SAFE Patrol on Kentucky's Highways

Kentucky has a great program to assist motorists. Below is the information. Pass it on to anyone you know.

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

For more information, visit http://highwaysafety.ky.gov/safe_patrol.asp