Warning Light When Tow Plow Deployed

Submitted by: Central District 

Innovation Description and Benefit:

We installed proximity switch and mounting on tow plow and wiring to install a warning light in cab of tow plow truck.  This keeps the driver aware that the tow plow steering is aligned with truck when the plow is not deployed. The innovation saves money by avoiding needless repairs from the roadways to damaging the tow plow. If the tow plow was deployed without tow plow operator’s knowledge, it could lead to a serious or fatal accident on the roadway.

For More Information Contact

Central District/Maintenance

Michael Duke at michael.duke@modot.mo.gov or 573-690-4823.