The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Traffic Unit would like to remind motorists to drive with extra caution following the first significant snowfall of the season.
Since the snow began to fall, the service has responded to 10 reported motor vehicle collisions. More collisions are expected to be reported to the Collision Self-Reporting Centre in the coming days.
Motorists are reminded to give themselves enough time to safely get to their destinations. This includes the time required to properly clean the snow off of your vehicles including the windows, lights, roofs and licence plates.
Driving to the road conditions does not necessarily mean driving the posted speed limit, as snow cover and ice may require the vehicle to be driven at slower speeds to safely navigate the streets.
It’s also a good idea to have winter tires on your vehicle and, because air pressure decreases in cold weather, double check the air pressure in your tires. Ensure your windshield wipers are in good condition and that your windshield wiper fluid is filled with freeze resistance fluid.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to keep an emergency kit in their vehicles. These kits should include a blanket, extra hat and gloves, flashlight, snowbrush and ice scraper.