Drivers caught without winter tires can be ticketed, police
Добавлено: 28 ноя 2010, 14:49
VANCOUVER -- Motorists caught driving without winter tires can be ticketed, police warned today.
If a driver is unable to negotiate the weather conditions and doesn't have snow tires, police can order the driver to park the car and issue a notice to put on snow tires, then have the car re-inspected by police. If the driver fails to comply, they could be fined up to $500, police said.
People can also be fined up to $100 for blocking traffic under the Motor Vehicle Act if they do not have proper winter tires, which must have a tread depth of at least 3.5 millimetres.
Police advised drivers to generally slow down during the snowy weather and leave lots of room in front of vehicles in case a driver has to suddenly stop on slippery roads.
Also, people are advised to give themselves an extra 30 minutes to get where they are going because traffic is slow during today's snow storm.
Vancouver police Const. Lindsey Houghton told reporters Thursday that he almost got hit driving to work at 6 a.m. this morning.
He said a Nissan Pathfinder's back end suddenly swung out, causing Houghton to swerve to miss the vehicle, which ended up the wrong way, facing oncoming traffic.
"He narrowly missed me," the officer explained. "So even if you're going slowly around a corner and being cautious, things can happen."
He also advised that while the main roads are being plowed and sanded, the side streets are treacherous.
Vehicles such as pickup trucks should also add sandbags in the back for extra weight to give better traction, he said.
Houghton said pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers when they are crossing the street to make sure the driver sees them. Pedestrians should also make sure vehicles stop before they cross because cars may not stop but continue sliding into an intersection.
Drivers going on longer trips, such as heading to the U.S,. should also take warm clothing, water, and a thermos of hot chocolate in case the vehicle gets stuck in the snow for a time, he added.
"Get out there, have fun and enjoy it," Houghton said of the winter weather.
The City of Vancouver has 38 trucks to keep major roads bare and to clear snow from major hills on side streets.
There are also about 300 labourers clearing snow to keep curb-side drains flowing in advance of the melt, ensure bus shelters and bus stops are as snow-free as possible and help with snow removal at sidewalk intersections.
City crews are scheduled for overlapping shifts and 24-hour coverage to keep on top of the snow, forecasted melt and subsequent rain.
Meanwhile, garbage collection has been delayed, although staff still are picking up garbage, recycling and leaves.
The city advises that due today's snowfall, recycling collection will not be completed today but will work late Friday to ensure all blue boxes are emptied.
If your garbage or yard trimming collections were not made today, leave your bins out for collection Friday.
Street leave collection has been suspended for now but will resume when the weather improves. It is anticipated to restart Monday.
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If a driver is unable to negotiate the weather conditions and doesn't have snow tires, police can order the driver to park the car and issue a notice to put on snow tires, then have the car re-inspected by police. If the driver fails to comply, they could be fined up to $500, police said.
People can also be fined up to $100 for blocking traffic under the Motor Vehicle Act if they do not have proper winter tires, which must have a tread depth of at least 3.5 millimetres.
Police advised drivers to generally slow down during the snowy weather and leave lots of room in front of vehicles in case a driver has to suddenly stop on slippery roads.
Also, people are advised to give themselves an extra 30 minutes to get where they are going because traffic is slow during today's snow storm.
Vancouver police Const. Lindsey Houghton told reporters Thursday that he almost got hit driving to work at 6 a.m. this morning.
He said a Nissan Pathfinder's back end suddenly swung out, causing Houghton to swerve to miss the vehicle, which ended up the wrong way, facing oncoming traffic.
"He narrowly missed me," the officer explained. "So even if you're going slowly around a corner and being cautious, things can happen."
He also advised that while the main roads are being plowed and sanded, the side streets are treacherous.
Vehicles such as pickup trucks should also add sandbags in the back for extra weight to give better traction, he said.
Houghton said pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers when they are crossing the street to make sure the driver sees them. Pedestrians should also make sure vehicles stop before they cross because cars may not stop but continue sliding into an intersection.
Drivers going on longer trips, such as heading to the U.S,. should also take warm clothing, water, and a thermos of hot chocolate in case the vehicle gets stuck in the snow for a time, he added.
"Get out there, have fun and enjoy it," Houghton said of the winter weather.
The City of Vancouver has 38 trucks to keep major roads bare and to clear snow from major hills on side streets.
There are also about 300 labourers clearing snow to keep curb-side drains flowing in advance of the melt, ensure bus shelters and bus stops are as snow-free as possible and help with snow removal at sidewalk intersections.
City crews are scheduled for overlapping shifts and 24-hour coverage to keep on top of the snow, forecasted melt and subsequent rain.
Meanwhile, garbage collection has been delayed, although staff still are picking up garbage, recycling and leaves.
The city advises that due today's snowfall, recycling collection will not be completed today but will work late Friday to ensure all blue boxes are emptied.
If your garbage or yard trimming collections were not made today, leave your bins out for collection Friday.
Street leave collection has been suspended for now but will resume when the weather improves. It is anticipated to restart Monday.
nhall@vancouversun.com
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