Why do plows do that?

Remember – none of our practices are intended to slow you down. They are intended to maximize safety! Be patient and drive with caution.

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Safety First

Don’t Crowd the Plow
Plows are big and have many blind spots. A plow truck loaded with salt weighs more than 10 tons. Their size and weight makes it difficult to maneuver or stop quickly.

Trucks that are actively plowing can kick up clouds of snow that reduce visibility for motorists in adjacent lanes. They can also create ridges of snow in between lanes that make changing lanes challenging.

For these reasons, motorists should never pass snow plows.

Stay well behind a plow – up to eight car lengths! – where the road is freshly plowed. It’s the safest place to drive!

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Tow Plows

Tow plows attach to dump trucks and, when combined with a traditional plow, gives snow plow operators the ability to simultaneously salt and clear snow from two travel lanes at once.

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511NY

511NY is an important resource that allows travelers to know the current travel conditions in real time before heading out on a trip.

The service features a winter travel advisory system and offers access to more than 1,000 live traffic cameras. An interactive statewide roadmap provides information about construction, crashes and winter road conditions – showing which state roads are snow covered, wet, dry, or closed, as reported by our plow drivers. It’s a helpful resource for commuters and long-distance travelers alike to determine if travel is advisable.

Call 511, visit the website or download the free mobile app from iTunes or Google Play.