The Texas Department for Public Safety and a four wireless carriers have worked out a deal with *DPS to use when you are in a non-life threatening situations.

If you have Verizon, Cingular, Nextel or ALLTEL you can dial *DPS or (asterisk 377) free of airtime charges.  This is very similar to the DPS roadside assistance number 1.800.525.5555. 

This is a great way to get a hold the DPS and they will dispatch a State Trooper or other officer to help you.

You should use the number if

• You see suspicious behavior
• Stranded person or vehicle
• Hazardous situations
• Or other roadside dangers.

This should not be confused with 911 for life threating situations.

Hope this helps.

Have a great week.

J.

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