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Traveler Information : State Farm Safety Patrol
State Farm Safety Patrol

Providing assistance 365 days a year!

State Farm Insurance recently entered into a partnership with Florida's Turnpike to promote highway safety. The result? The State Farm Safety Patrol provides free 24-hour roadway assistance and services to motorists along Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway. Each safety patrol driver has completed Automated Electronic Defibrillator training and is certified in CPR and first aid.

State Farm Safety Patrol benefits

The State Farm Safety Patrol helps:
Reduce accident rates
Minimize the duration time of incidents
Assist disabled drivers
Remove road debris
Fourteen Safety Patrol vehicles patrol Florida's Turnpike's Mainline from the Golden Glades Toll Plaza to the intersection of Florida's Turnpike and I-75 in Wildwood, Fla., as well as the Sawgrass Expressway and the Homestead Extension. These vehicles are equipped, at a minimum, with the following:

Cell Phones
First Aid Kits
Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED)
Two-Ton Jacks
Fire Extinguishers
Flashing Arrow Board
Five Gallons of Sand
Public Address System
Air Compressor
Reflective Cones
Booster Cables
Wood Blocks
Auto Fluids
Flares
Radiator Water




State Farm Safety Patrol FAQs

What does the State Farm Safety Patrol do?
State Farm Safety Patrol vehicles travel Florida's Turnpike looking for stranded motorists, debris on the road, traffic accidents or other incidents. The State Farm Safety Patrol assists drivers and ultimately keeps traffic moving.

How much does this service cost motorists?
There is no charge for the service.

What services are available?
Some of the services offered are tire changes, cell phone calls for car service, gas and water refills and jump-starts.

What are the hours of operations?
State Farm Safety Patrol vehicles run 24/7, 365 days a year.

Can I call them if I need help when I am stranded?
During operating hours, State Farm Safety Patrol drivers should be able to locate you within 15 to 30 minutes unless they are detained because of an emergency. If you have a cell phone, you can dial *-F-H-P for assistance. If you are stranded on the highway, move your vehicle to a safe location, stay inside your vehicle and wait for help to arrive.

What areas are covered by the Safety Patrol?
State Farm Safety Patrol vehicles patrol the Mainline from the Golden Glades Toll Plaza to the intersection of Florida's Turnpike and I-75 in Wildwood, as well as the Sawgrass Expressway and the Homestead Extension.

Contact Information
FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE
Project Manager: Michael Washburn
Telephone: 407/532-3999 ext. 3312

Emergency Road Service: Dial * FHP or use the Motorist Aid Call Boxes.

Contractor: Martin Petroleum Corp.
Contact: Richard Wheeler, General Manager
Telephone: 800/927-7718


FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE SERVICE AREA
Florida's Turnpike (including the Homestead Extension) from Mile Post 0 to Mile Post 309 and the Sawgrass Expressway.

Hours of Operation: 6:00AM - 10:00PM, 365 days a year. Additional hours are scheduled for holiday travel periods and special events on Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway.

Coverage Area: 332 centerline miles.

About State Farm Insurance
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We offer:

Competitive rates
24-Hour Good Neighbor Service™
Discounts for auto insurance
Personalized service
Exceptional claim service
Visit us online at www.statefarm.com or call a local State Farm agent today!
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