With the temperatures rising along with the number of vehicles on the road, Idaho State Police want you to know what to do if your car breaks down on one of Idaho's highways or interstates.

If a vehicle breaks down, ISP officers offer the following safety advice to allow you time to retrieve your vehicle before it is subject to being towed:

• Move your vehicle off of the pavement and onto the dirt on the shoulder of the road. Make sure all of your tires are off of the pavement.
• Turn your flashers.
• Call *ISP (*477) from your mobile phone and let dispatch know when you expect to retrieve your vehicle.
• Leave a note on the dash with your name and a current phone number so that you may be contacted.

ISP will attempt to reach you before towing your vehicle, if at all possible. If a vehicle is completely off of the pavement of the road, the general towing policy allows a motorist 48 hours to retrieve it before it is towed. However, if any part of the vehicle is left on the pavement it will be towed by dark. Additionally, if the vehicle is left in a location deemed a hazard, even if it is off of the pavement, it may be towed immediately. The owner of the vehicle is responsible for all towing and storage fees and is also liable for completely abandoning a vehicle.

Contact your AMERICAN INSURANCE agent to ask about your disabled vehicle and what your auto policy might cover to tow your vehicle or read more about other Roadside Assistance services that are available if you elect to add them.