Nashville, TN – Drivers across Tennessee are being urged to act quickly as the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announces plans to begin towing abandoned vehicles from interstates ahead of an incoming winter storm expected to impact travel conditions statewide.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, troopers will begin removing all abandoned vehicles from the interstate system as part of storm preparations. Officials say vehicles left on roadways pose a serious safety risk and could significantly slow snowplows and emergency crews once winter weather begins.
“Leaving these vehicles will create a hazard for motorists and slow down our TDOT partners as they clear the roads during the storm,” THP said in a public alert.
The towing effort is being coordinated with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) as crews prepare for snow, ice, and freezing temperatures that could make driving dangerous across multiple regions of the state. Interstates are a top priority for emergency access, commercial traffic, and plowing operations during winter weather events.
Officials are urging drivers who have disabled, stalled, or unattended vehicles on interstates to remove them immediately to avoid towing and potential fines. Vehicles left behind may also prevent emergency responders from reaching crashes or medical calls during severe conditions.
While THP did not specify an exact start time for towing operations, the agency emphasized that action will begin ahead of the storm’s arrival, not after conditions deteriorate.
Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions before traveling, prepare emergency kits, and avoid unnecessary trips once winter weather begins. Updates are expected as conditions change.
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