Editing Highway Emergency Response Operators (section)

== Other Similar Programs ==

=== Florida - Road Ranger Service Patrol ===
In Florida, the [[Florida Department of Transportation]], operates the Road Ranger Service Patrol (aka Road Ranger's) program.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About the Program |url=https://www.fdot.gov/traffic/cvotim/tim/roadrangers/about.htm |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=FDOT |language=en}}</ref> Operating since 2000,<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |date=2014-06-02 |title=History of the Florida Road Ranger Service Patrol {{!}} Shanestafford |url=https://www.shanestafford.com/blog/west-palm-personal-injury-lawyer/history-of-the-florida-road-ranger-service-patrol/#:~:text=The%20Road%20Rangers%20of%20Florida,vehicle%20accidents%20in%20construction%20zones. |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=Shane Stafford |language=en}}</ref> it's mission is to "is to provide free highway assistance services during incidents to reduce delay and improve safety for the motoring public and responders". Approximately, it helps more than 4,000 motorists every month who need minor breakdown assistance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roadside Assistance {{!}} Central Florida Expressway Authority |url=https://www.cfxway.com/for-travelers/traveler-help-center/roadside-assistance/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== New York - Highway Emergency Local Patrol (HELP) ===
In [[New York (state)]], the [[New York State Department of Transportation|New York Department of Transportation]] operates the Highway Emergency Local Patrol (HELP) program since 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=H.E.L.P. PROGRAM STATUS REPORT |url=https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/operating/oom/transportation-systems/systems-optimization-section/ny-moves/repository/help.pdf |publisher=New York State Department of Transportation}}</ref> It is a free service that operates during peak commuter hours during the regular work week.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=H.E.L.P. Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/operating/oom/transportation-systems/systems-optimization-section/ny-moves/help-program/faq |website=New York State Department of Transportation}}</ref> Patrols are provided by NYSDOT staff, through contracts with local private vendors.<ref name=":0" />