NJDOT Safety Service Patrol

The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Safety Service Patrol (SSP) patrols 225 linear miles of interstate and state highways throughout New Jersey. They assist motorists whose vehicles have become disabled as a result of a crash, a mechanical failure or other cause, and provide safety for emergency responders. This highly visible and successful program assists nearly 70,000 customers annually. Assistance includes changing a flat tire, pushing a disabled vehicle off to the shoulder, pulling a vehicle trapped in mud or snow back onto the road, providing a small amount of gasoline and making minor repairs. Along with assisting disabled vehicles and drivers on our highways, SSP drivers also assist the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and other secondary responders by promoting safety and diverting traffic during incidents and creating a safe work zone for emergency responders.