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Title: OPP urge motorists to stay off the roads in bad weather

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Dufferin OPP are urging motorists to stay off roads and unless absolutely necessary during poor weather conditions.

Over the past week, police have been responding to

• numerous vehicles in ditch

• vehicles stuck in middle of roadway

• roadways with drifting snow

• strong winds

• intermittent white out conditions

Several roads were also closed within Dufferin County and police urge motorists to check with Dufferin County, Ministry of Transportation and local Township websites for road closure updates as the winter goes on.

Residents are reminded to ensure that they have following when travelling

• full tank of gasoline

• washer fluid topped up

• warm clothing in including warm mitts and winter boots

• snow scraper

• shovel

• emergency flares

• food

• And most importantly a fully charged cell phone to call for assistance.

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Post date: 2014-01-08 16:28:50

Post date GMT: 2014-01-08 21:28:50

Post modified date: 2014-01-15 11:01:53

Post modified date GMT: 2014-01-15 16:01:53



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