Watch for plows during holiday travel
Something to keep in mind before you travel during the holiday season.
Highways Assistant Deputy Minister Tom Lees said drivers should watch for snowplows on the road.
“It’s important for motorists to recognize that they’re approaching a plow and they can do that by seeing the flashing lights, blue and amber, on the snowplows,” Lees said. “Lots of times plows will create what we call a mini-blizzard, or it’s a snow zone, and it’s really difficult for motorists to see what is coming up in front of the plow, so slowing down and giving the plows some room to do their work. They’re out there to make sure that they’re making the roads safe for the motoring public.”
Lees said drivers are only encouraged to pass when it is safe to do so, and plows will pull over every few kilometres to allow people to pass.