LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Stephen San Filippo with Nevada Division of Transportation’s Freeway Service Patrol embraces his job. He helps individuals who break down on the aspect of the street, however usually he should brace for his personal life.
“There was one time I was going to put out cones and I had to jump over the wall to avoid being hit. So far, my car has been hit twice,” San Filippo mentioned.
As a result of so many shut calls, NDOT launched a video montage highlighting the issue. One video reveals a automobile that crashes into one other automobile after which takes off.
With summer time across the nook, the warmth means extra automobiles may stall out, so extra service calls are anticipated. San Filippo mentioned he sees a variety of charging system points and damaged belts, and drivers operating low on motor oil.
For help, motorists can attain out to the Nevada State Police Freeway Patrol at star (*) 647. It’s a free service and they’ll even transfer your automobile to a safer location.
Nevada State Police Sgt. Chris Brown reminded drivers of the “Move Over Law,” which requires drivers to get in one other lane to present area for automobiles stopped on the aspect of the street.
“Anytime you see flashing lights on the shoulder, you are required to slow down and move over. This law saves lives. And we’ve seen way too many construction workers, troopers and officers killed because people don’t move over and slow down,” Brown mentioned.
San Filippo mentioned the second you see a stranded automobile on the aspect of the street, make it a precedence to maneuver as far-off from it as safely attainable.
“There are times where these drivers come through and are looking at their phones. Some of them fall asleep, and then some of them are DUI and putting all of us at risk. It’s becoming very concerning,” San Filippo added.
