FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — A measure to protect roadside assistance workers is gaining momentum again following a transportation hearing in Frankfort, bringing renewed hope to advocates of "Troy's Law."

State House Representative Richard White of Morehead and House Local Government Committee Chair Patrick Flannery of Olive Hill plan to re-introduce the legislation after a transportation meeting Tuesday.

"We're still going to be coming to your rescue. They're gonna need us and we're still gonna be there. We just hope everybody will be there for us too," said Bubba Johnson, owner of Bubba's Towing and Recovery.

The proposed measure would allow wreckers to be equipped with one or more rear-facing, flashing, rotating, or oscillating blue lights. Advocates believe people are more likely to sl

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