The patrols also provide incident and traffic management and emergency/weather response.
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The patrol is available to help keep drivers safe by jump-starting cars, changing flat tires, removing debris from the road, making small safety repairs and providing transportation to safe areas in the event of a breakdown or other incident.
MDOT SHA’s CHART Emergency Patrol, sponsored by GEICO, actively patrols to help stranded motorists in the Baltimore, National Capital, Eastern and Western regions. If motorists find themselves stranded, they should dial 911 in an emergency or dial #77 for roadside assistance. When a snow emergency is declared, avoid driving or allow extra time for travel, and if possible, pack a winter driving survival kit. MDOT and GEICO encourage motorists to drive safely every day, particularly during winter weather. Through sponsorship of the Emergency Patrol, GEICO continues its commitment to safety by supporting the Maryland Department of Transportation.” “GEICO has always focused on being there when people need us. “This time of year certainly reminds us of the importance of state safety patrols and those hardworking individuals around the country and state of Maryland who help keep roadways safe,” said Don Robinson, GEICO Vice President. Despite shifts in commute times stemming from extended work-from-home patterns, speeds and crashes are up in Maryland and across the nation, and the need for emergency patrols are now more important than ever. With traffic volumes exceeding pre-pandemic levels in some areas in the state, services rendered by the MDOT SHA Emergency Patrol sponsored by GEICO are crucial in helping to save lives on Maryland highways. “We will continue that same great customer experience through our partnership with GEICO.” “MDOT SHA is a national leader when it comes to incident response and assisting disabled motorists to keep our roadways safe and traffic flowing,” said MDOT SHA Administrator Tim Smith. The support from GEICO comes at a time when winter weather has continued to place an increased demand on Emergency Patrol services needed to keep roadways clear and safe during winter storms. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) today announced a new partnership with GEICO to sponsor the MDOT SHA Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) Emergency Patrol program.
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