POLICE DEPARTMENT Safe Winter Driving

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Living in “Nature’s Playground” can sometimes come with challenges when enjoying the Village, especially when it turns into a winter wonderland. Here are a few tips for safe winter driving: https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips

» Be vigilant and don’t crowd or pass snowplows. They travel slowly, make wide turns, stop often, overlap lanes, and exit frequently.

» As a general rule, bulky clothing, including winter coats and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat. In a car crash, fluffy padding in a coat immediately flattens out from the force, leaving extra space under the harness. A child can then slip through the straps and be thrown from the seat.

» Check the wear and tear on windshield wipers. Improper windshield wipers will cause visibility issues in an already dangerous situation.

Below is the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which provides other useful tips for winter driving. Please be safe during this beautiful time of year!