Anticipated Snow and Potential Freezing Weather Conditions, Winter Driving Tips

 

Anticipated Snow and Potential Freezing Weather Conditions,
Winter Driving Tips

Broadcast time: 10:14 AM
Date: Friday, Dec 23, 2022
Unit: Traffic Services
Phone: 4168081900
Case #: N/A

The Toronto Police Service would like to provide some winter driving tips.

The forecast for Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24, 2022, is anticipating blowing snow and flash freezing, resulting in icy and slippery surfaces, and reduced visibility. To ensure you are prepared, here are a few reminders from the Toronto Police Service:

• avoid any unnecessary trips if possible
• if you do need to drive, plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination
• slow down and leave more space in between vehicles (driving slower will allow for more reaction time and reduces stopping distance)
• look beyond where you are travelling
• use your mirrors and be aware of your surroundings, including other vehicles and pedestrians
• ensure all snow is cleared off your vehicle prior to leaving your destination. It is important to clear your windshield, but also the roof and remainder of your vehicle
• use your full headlight system in order to increase visibility to others
• tires: whether you have winter, snow or all season tires, ensure they are in good condition and properly inflated
• ensure your windshield wipers are working and washer fluid is topped up
• if you are involved in a collision, or break down, ensure your four-way flashers are on, remain in your vehicle, and contact police for assistance

It is advisable that the public continues to monitor the changing environmental conditions, and continually evaluate the need for driving.

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Constable Shannon Whitehead for Sergeant Melissa Kulik