Province issues winter driving conditions reminder

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Since Manitoba has experienced its first snow fall of the season, the province has issued a winter driving conditions reminder to its residents.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises:

• snow removal crews are out plowing and sanding to keep provincial roads safe;

• plows were out in affected regions as early as 4 a.m.;

• crews will be on highways while adverse weather conditions continue;

• there are 19,000 kilometres of provincial roads;

• the province has 341 pieces of winter maintenance equipment from sanders to plows;

• drivers are cautioned to be aware of snow-clearing equipment on highways and roads;

• drivers are reminded that all maintenance equipment uses flashing blue warning lights and to stay well back of all equipment;

• drivers are asked to slow down when passing approaching snowplows in operation and not to attempt to pass a plow in operation from behind at any time;

• whether on a highway or in a community, the posted speed limit is intended for ideal road and weather conditions;

• turning on headlights, rather than relying on daytime running lights, will help other drivers see you approaching and glowing tail lights will alert drivers approaching from behind;

• in bad weather or on slippery streets, drivers are requested to slow down; and

• drive for the conditions and get to your destination safely.

Road conditions are available anytime at 511 (toll-free), online at www.manitoba511.ca, and by following the Twitter account at www.twitter.com/MBGovRoads.