Stafford County, Va. — Safety Service Patrols on Interstate 95 are expanding to Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, offering disabled motorists a helping hand.
The Virginia Department of Transportation sponsors the patrols which help stranded drivers with tire changes, jump starting cars, water for overheating radiators, and can give up to one gallon of gas for those who’ve run out of fuel.
The marked VDOT trucks also assist emergency responders with managing traffic congestion when incidents occur, said VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon.
The patrols have long operated on I-95 in Fairfax and Prince William counties, and the state last month expanded their operation to Stafford and Spotsylvania counties. Their initial hours of operation will be 2 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, with a plan to expand operations to 24 hours per day in the near future.
By February, VDOT plans to expand the service further south into Caroline County.
Safety patrols also work to remove debris from the highway and assist Virginia State Police.
