When the power goes out, so do Bandera Electric Cooperative’s crews. Lineworkers are the first to respond after an outage occurs, and they work tirelessly to restore power to the communities we serve. If you see one of our line crews on the side of the road, we kindly ask that you move over if possible and give them a little extra space to work.
If you approach a crew on a road with multiple lanes, and if safety and traffic conditions allow, move over into the far lane.
Or, if moving over is not an option, we ask that you slow down when approaching roadside crews. We care deeply about everyone’s safety, and this extra precaution ensures just that.
Emergency responders, including those in utility vehicles, often find themselves working near busy roadways. Texas law requires drivers to either vacate the lane closest to a stopped emergency vehicle or slow down 20 mph below the speed limit. If the speed limit is below 25 mph, the driver must slow down to 5 mph.
There’s plenty of room on the road for everyone. Let’s work together to keep our roadways safe