{"id":184994,"date":"2025-01-21T16:03:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T21:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=184994"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T21:04:06","slug":"whats-the-law-regarding-passing-working-snowplows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/whats-the-law-regarding-passing-working-snowplows\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the law regarding passing working snowplows?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From the Huntsville OPP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muskoka roads have seen their share of snow so far this winter season and the plow operators have been out doing a great job. How many times have we witnessed an impatient driver pass a snow plow and nearly cause a collision?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Did you know that in September 2023, Ontario passed a law about passing a working snow plow?\u00a0The law is meant to reduce unsafe passing maneuvers and collisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the law?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drivers can&#8217;t pass snow plows working in echelon formation on multi-lane roads or highways with a speed limit of 80 km\/h or more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers can only pass if the lane is completely clear of any part of the plow,&nbsp;including&nbsp;its blade.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the consequences?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drivers who pass a working snow plow illegally could face a fine ranging from $150 to $1,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other charges could include stunt driving, careless driving, and dangerous driving.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A driver&#8217;s licence could be suspended, and their vehicle could be impounded.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter driving requires drivers to adapt to conditions!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning ahead can make a big difference; Prepare your vehicle, Use winter tires, Dress appropriately for the weather, Check the weather forecast by calling 511 for current road reports, Clear snow from your vehicle and if it gets too difficult to drive, find a safe place to pull over and wait until conditions improve.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Huntsville OPP Muskoka roads have seen their share of snow so far this winter season and the plow operators have been out doing a great job. 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