(LEX 18) — Following the September 2024 death of 54-year-old tow truck driver Troy Caldwell on I-64 during a towing job, State Representative Richard White of Morehead filed a bill that would provide workers with safety lights.
House Bill 115 is a measure that would allow wreckers to be equipped with flashing blue lights. White said that he hopes this measure would help alert other drivers and increase awareness of tow trucks.
"Studies have shown that a blue light brings more attention than any other color light there is," explains White. "They think it will bring awareness to drivers on the road."
In addition, the measure details that the blue lights could be used while removing a vehicle or debris from the road but not used while actively towing them on the highway.
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"I think this will save lives and prevent a lot of accidents and safety for workers on the side of the road," says White. "I have shown the bill to Commissioner Burnett of Kentucky State Police. They are reviewing it. I am trying to get their blessing on it. I haven't heard back from them yet."
If you would like to show your support for House Bill 115, you can call 1-800-372-7181.
