Wright County Government: MnDOT Provides Safety Tips For Dealing With Snowplows

Press release from the Wright County Government:

February 22, 2022

A Message from the Minnesota Department of Transportation:

Snowplows will be out in full force again today keeping our state, county and city roadways safe. 

Snowplows have a job to do and they need room to do it. Driving too close to plows can be extremely dangerous. Please, if you're out on the roads during a winter event, don't crowd the plow. 

So far this season, we have seen a statewide increase in the number of snowplows being hit. These crashes are typically caused by drivers following too closely behind a plow, are distracted or driving too fast for conditions. 

Take a minute to read through and share the following tips and resources to help keep you and others safe:

Snowplow Safety Tips

Safety Resources 

Check out www.511mn.org for road conditions, traffic incidents, weather information, camera footage and more. 

This press release was produced by the Wright County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.