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Press release from the Wright County Government:
December 14, 2021
The Wright County Highway Department would like to remind Wright County citizens of the hazards and liabilities of pushing snow from driveways onto any public highway. The snow, which may be left on the roadway or piles of snow left on the side of the road, can create real hazards not only for motorists but also for snow removal crews and equipment. In the past, snowplows have been damaged when hitting compacted and frozen snow deposited on or next to the County Highways.
Minnesota Statutes (160.27, Subdivision 5) prohibits plowing, shoveling, blowing or in any way depositing snow on any public highway. The violation is punishable as a misdemeanor. In addition, the property owner and/or person dumping the snow could be liable should a civil lawsuit result.
We would also like to share some snow plow safety tips with you.
Make sure to educate children on the dangers of snow removal and make sure they play safely! Please remind them to:
5 Tips for Sharing the Road with Snow Plow Drivers (flyer attached)
This press release was produced by the Wright County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.
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