**** CNS Media Release
Drivers Reminded to Prepare for Winter Conditions
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Nova Scotians should prepare for winter driving conditions with winter tires, cold temperature antifreeze, and an emergency kit in their vehicles.Other winter driving tips include:
– wearing seatbelts (seatbelts are required by law year-round)
– slowing down and leaving additional space between vehicles; it takes more time and distance to brake in winter conditions
– maintaining a safe distance from snowplows to give operators room to do their job
– keeping the gas tank at least half full
– planning ahead and allowing extra time for possible delays.Quick Facts:
– the Department of Public Works is responsible for keeping provincial roads, highways and bridges safe and as clear as possible
– the Department operates more than 400 snowplows and other snow-clearing vehicles, and crews are on the job day and night, 24/7
Nova Scotians should prepare for winter driving conditions with winter tires, cold temperature antifreeze, and an emergency kit in their vehicles.Other winter driving tips include:
– wearing seatbelts (seatbelts are required by law year-round)
– slowing down and leaving additional space between vehicles; it takes more time and distance to brake in winter conditions
– maintaining a safe distance from snowplows to give operators room to do their job
– keeping the gas tank at least half full
– planning ahead and allowing extra time for possible delays.Quick Facts:
– the Department of Public Works is responsible for keeping provincial roads, highways and bridges safe and as clear as possible
– the Department operates more than 400 snowplows and other snow-clearing vehicles, and crews are on the job day and night, 24/7
Additional Resources:
Items for an emergency car kit: https://novascotia.ca/tran/winter/carkit.asp
Department of Public Works winter time website: https://novascotia.ca/tran/winter/
People with concerns about a provincial road can call the Department’s operations contact centre at 1-844-696-7737 or email [email protected]
The online plow-tracker tool tracks snow removal on provincial roads: https://novascotia.ca/tran/winter/plowtracker.asp
Updates on road conditions across the province are available by:
– calling 511
– following 511 on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/511ns
– visiting the 511 website: https://511.novascotia.ca/
Department of Public Works on X: https://twitter.com/NS_PublicWorks
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