The SAFE Patrol is located in the Roadway Assistance Branch
of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Division of Transportation Security.
It is a part of a comprehensive incident management initiative to improve
safety and reduce delay caused by nonrecurring congestion and improve
operations of the freeway system.
Safe Patrol in action
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:
Interstates:
I-75
I-64
I-65
I-24
I-71
I-265
Parkways:
Louie B. Nunn
Wendell H Ford Western KY
Audubon
Edward T. Breathitt
William H. Natcher
Bert T. Combs Mountain
Hal Rogers
Martha L. Collins Bluegrass
Julian Carroll Purchase
Other Roadways:
US-23
KY-80
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)
Contact Transportation Operations Center
Transportation Operations Center (TOC)
502-564-2080
Contact SAFE Patrol
SAFE PATROL
502-564-2080
OR
877-FOR-KYTC
Contact Transportation Safety
Department of Transportation Safety 200 Mero St. Frankfort, KY 40622 502-564-1438 888-374-8768 (TRANSPORTATION SAFETY CALLS ONLY)