Kentucky lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Tow Trucker Injury, Death

Source: FOX 56 news

Kentucky lawmakers have announced plans to reintroduce a bill to help protect tow truck drivers.

House Local Government Committee Chair Patrick Flannery of Olive Hill and State Representative Richard White of Morehead said they plan to reintroduce a bill like House Bill 115 from the 2025 Regular Session.

House Bill 115 was first introduced on Jan. 8 and made it to the transportation committee on Feb. 4, but then it stalled. The measure would have allowed tow trucks to be equipped with one or more flashing, rotating, or oscillating blue lights.

A tow truck driver would have been allowed to use the blue lights when removing a vehicle or debris from a highway, but would be prohibited from using them while towing a vehicle on a highway.

“Every year, many tow truck drivers are killed or injured while helping stranded motorists,” White stated. “This legislation is a vital step to protect these heroes and make their jobs safer.”

“Our bill proposal would enhance visibility, alert approaching motorists, and ultimately help workforce safety,” Flannery said. “This small change would have a massive impact, directly contributing to the well-being of the dedicated men and women who work on our roads, ensuring they can get home to their families at the end of the day.”