KHP Emergency Routing

Definition:

The KHP Emergency Routing service supports automated vehicle location and dynamic routing of KHP Turnpike Vehicles and KHP Vehicles. Traffic information, road conditions, and suggested routing information are provided to enhance emergency vehicle routing. Special priority or other specific emergency traffic control strategies can be coordinated to improve the safety and time-efficiency of responding vehicle travel on the selected route(s). The Kansas Highway Patrol provides the routing for the emergency fleet based on real-time conditions and has the option of requesting a route from the KDOT Traffic Operations Center.

Elements Associated with KHP Emergency Routing

• Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch
• Kansas Turnpike Authority Center
• KHP Turnpike Dispatch System
• KHP Turnpike Vehicles
• KHP Vehicles