Monday Is Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
Sunday, November 18th, 2012 -- 6:22 AM
Monday is "Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day" and Gov. Scott Walker is using the occasion to remind drivers about being cautious when they encounter snowplows and to limit driving during bad weather.Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary, Mark Gottlieb says that snowplow drivers frequently work extremely long hours during the worst imaginable weather conditions to make roadways safer and keep traffic flowing as efficiently as possible.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has a number of tips to assist drivers during winter weather.
State law requires drivers to be at least 200 feet behind a working snowplow. Caution is urged when passing a working snowplow, as it can create a cloud of snow that obscure a driver's vision.
Drivers can get the latest road conditions by calling 511 or logging on to www.511wi.gov.
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