The Risks of Passing a Snow Plow As winter weather sets in and roads require more clearing, the OPP is cautioning drivers to keep a safe distance from plows and salt-spreaders.

News `Passing us is risking your life’ : Plow operator Now that winter’s icy grip is firmly upon us, one of these days we’re going to get a big dump of snow. Probably sooner, rather than later.

Never pass a working snowplow as it’s hazardous for you and the plow driver. Blowing snow and the ridge of snow created by the plows can reduce visibility. Attempting to drive around a snowplow could ...

Drivers must not overtake snow plows working in echelon formation on multi-lane highways, with a posted speed limit of 80 km/hr or more unless the lane that is used to overtake the snow plow is ...

Bell said if there’s no snow cloud, also known as a snow zone, and drivers have clear lines of sight, they may pass, but if it’s not safe, plows stop every 10 to 15 kilometres to give drivers ...

The already-risky practice of overtaking an annoyingly slow-moving snow plow could soon be illegal in Ontario. New legislature tabled by the provincial government on Tuesday aims to pass a ...

You should always stay back to help snow plow drivers do their job. It is extremely dangerous to pass either between or around snow plows because of whiteout conditions and the ridge of snow being ...

A 49-year-old MacDougall Township man is facing mischief charges after he struck a passing snow plow. Provincial Police said on December 16, a municipal snow plow was flagged down by the suspect.

In light of what happened, the county has shared a message that everyone in Ontario and beyond would be wise to listen to: "Be patient with plows. You are safer behind a plow than in front." ...