Q: What’s up with all of these H.E.L.P. trucks I see while driving to and from work every day?

A: NYSDOT H.E.L.P. (Highway Emergency Local Patrol) trucks are a real asset to commuters. They patrol our major highways and help with minor accidents, traffic flow, injuries and even help changing a tire. They’re here to keep us moving and get traffic flowing again.

Should you ever need assistance from a H.E.L.P. truck in the State of New York, just dial 911. Then turn on your hazard lights. Pull over if you can, and wait for them to arrive.

H.E.L.P. truck patrols assist more than 70,000 people each year. When you see one, slow down and move over.