The highway angels of the West
Virginia Courtesy Patrol (WVCP) watch over motorists to ensure safety
and pleasant travel statewide. The WVCP, operated by the
non-profit Citizens Conservation Corps (CCC) of West Virginia via
contract with the West Virginia Division of Highway (DOH) provides two
equally important benefits to the state. First, it reduces the
number of individuals on welfare in the state of West Virginia through
the employment and continuing education of former welfare recipients as
Courtesy Patrol drivers. Secondly, this program benefits the
traveling public using our interstate highways and corridors for tourism and local
commerce.
First Lady Gayle Manchin and Governor Joe
Manchin III
The WVCP drivers patrol 25
assigned zones totaling approximately 786 highway miles 16 hours a day, 7 days a week,
365 days a year.
They assist stranded motorists, remove hazards from the roadways,
provide gas or directions, change flat tires and, in general, enhance
safety on our state's highways. To serve the traveling public, 25
well-marked white F-150's patrol the 25 assigned areas of patrol.
The areas consist of eight interstates and five corridors in 30
counties throughout the state.
The Courtesy Patrol is an invaluable
asset to the state of West Virginia
as the economy
continues to transition from one of heavy industry to an economy based
increasingly on
services and tourism. Courtesy Patrol drivers make our roadways safer
and more welcoming for tourists while providing thorough and extensive
training for Patrol drivers, many of which will become quality workers in the tourism sector.
The West Virginia Courtesy Patrol is
on duty 7 days a week, 3:00 p.m to 7:00 a.m. Our toll free number
is 1-888-359-3683. | 
