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)