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TIP

To request a Road Ranger or if you are

experiencing or witnessing an emergency,
call *347 (FHP) on your mobile phone.

emergency responders and the public. The Road Ranger
Service Patrol consists of vehicles that patrol congested
and high incident areas along urban freeways, equipped
to assist drivers (e.g. booster cables, jacks, sand, fire
extinguishers, first aid kits, reflective cones, etc.)

For more information on Road Rangers, go to the
Statewide Resources in Chapter 5.

Florida 511

The Florida 511 Traveler
Information System is a
public service developed
by FDOT to provide drivers,
commuters, truck drivers,
residents, and visitors the
latest traffic information
and urgent alerts. These alerts include notifications
about traffic incidents, road closures, and suggested
alternate routes. Florida 511 also provides severe
weather notifications and the AMBER, Silver, and law
enforcement Blue alerts.

There are five convenient ways for all motorists to receive
traffic updates:

▶ Download the free Florida 511 Mobile app available on
Google Play or Apple App Store.

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