ODOT, North Canton Police Share Winter Driving Tips
City motorists fared well during the first "real" snowstorm of the season Wednesday.
North Canton Police responded to three accidents during the first “real” snowstorm of the season Wednesday, and only one involved slippery road conditions. That must mean city motorists heed the “Ice and Snow, Take it Slow” warning issued annually by the Ohio Department of Transportation. According to ODOT research, most motorists have forgotten their safe winter driving skills by the time the first storm hits. “Because of last year’s mild winter, many of Ohio’s motorists haven’t driven in significant ice and snow in about 20 months,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. Last winter there were 16,167 weather-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways. Ice- and snow-related fatalities on ODOT-maintained roads decreased by nearly 20 percent — from 21 to …
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