Gloucester Township Police Safety Tip: Snow and Ice

As part of the Gloucester Township Police Department’s efforts to promote traffic safety and educate drivers on safe driving practices, it issued the following tip on driving in snow and ice conditions on Friday:

Snow and Ice

Winter driving has special dangers, including longer hours or darkness, fog, rain, snow, sleet and ice. Each of these increases the possibility for an accident. A safe motorist is prepared for these types of situations.

Before driving in cold weather, start the engine and let it warm up according to manufacturer directions. All snow and ice must be removed from the entire vehicle. New Jersey law states that a motorist is responsible for any ice that flies from his/her vehicle and causes death, injury or property damage (NJSA39:4-77.1). Always make sure the vehicle has the proper type of windshield washing fluid.

Additional information can also be found at www.njmvc.gov or by contacting the Gloucester Township Police Traffic Services Bureau at 856-374-5715 or by email at police@gtpolice.com.

The complete electronic version of the driver manual can be found at http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/manuals.htm. Paper copies can be obtained from your local motor vehicle commission facility.