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, parking 30 cm away from sidewalks makes it easier for snow removal vehicles to get around.
- SUV owners with oversized rear-view mirrors need to be especially careful.
- Avoid parking your vehicle at an angle. In addition to blocking emergency vehicles, this increases the number of vehicles towed and slows down snow removal operations.
After the snowstorm
- Avoid parking in the street so that snow removal operations can be carried out efficiently.
- Carefully remove snow from the roof of your car, if necessary.
Before the snowstorm
- Install visual markers to protect elements that snow may hide.
- Clear your front walk.
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.