Practical guide

Whether you're a driver, cyclist or pedestrian, use extreme caution during snow removal operations.

During the snowstorm

  • Plan your trip:
    • Take major roads that have been cleared.
    • Allow more time to get to your destination.
  • Keep a reasonable distance between your vehicle and the car following you.
  • Remember that snow removal vehicles have priority.
  • Limit travel:
    • Avoid driving during rush hour.
    • Use public transportation.
    • Carpool.
    • On the street, park 30 cm away from sidewalks to make it easier for snow removal vehicles to get around.
    • Avoid parking your vehicle at an angle; this blocks emergency vehicles and slows down snow removal operations.
    • Owners of vehicles with oversized side mirrors should fold them down.

After the snowstorm

  • Comply with signage to accelerate snow removal operations.
  • Remove snow from the roof of your car before taking the wheel.

Before the snowstorm

  • Clear your front walk to facilitate access by emergency services.
  • Install visual markers to protect elements that snow may hide.

During the snowstorm

  • Make sure children know to make sure they are visible along streets and alleyways.
  • During snowstorms, if possible, wait for the next collection to place your bin on the curbside.

After the snowstorm

  • Don’t shovel snow from your front walk onto roads, sidewalks or curbs – you risk being fined.  
  • Don’t pile shovelled snow near fire hydrants.
  • Make sure front walks and balconies are cleared so that you can access them in emergencies.  

Important

Whether you are driving, biking or walking, always use caution during snow removal operations. Make sure you are properly equipped for weather conditions. In general, since temperatures are lower at night, streets and sidewalks are more slippery in the morning. Be careful.