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Police seeing too many 㽶Ƶֱrolling snow forts㽶Ƶֱ after Vancouver Island㽶Ƶֱs recent snowfalls

RCMP remind drivers to clear snow from their vehicles before driving this winter
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Const. Marty Kortas clears snow off police vehicles at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment. (Photo submitted)

Vancouver Island RCMP say their traffic unit officers have been out in full force looking for what they refer to as 㽶Ƶֱrolling snow forts㽶Ƶֱ 㽶Ƶֱ vehicles with snow buildup that hasn㽶Ƶֱt been cleared off by drivers.

According to a Nanaimo RCMP press release, snow falling from vehicles can cause 㽶Ƶֱsignificant damage to unsuspecting motorists and threatens the safety of all others who share the same roadway.㽶Ƶֱ

In some cases, officers provided drivers with the tools and the safe opportunity to clear snow, which police say can be considered an insecure load under the Motor Vehicle Act. No tickets were issued and the officers treated the interactions as an 㽶Ƶֱeducational experience.㽶Ƶֱ

㽶ƵֱThe officers of the Nanaimo municipal traffic unit patrol the streets and highways in all weather conditions, looking to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians. The interaction they have had with motorists during the recent snow fall is an example of their dedication to public safety as well as road safety education,㽶Ƶֱ said Const. Gary O㽶ƵֱBrien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman, in the release.

The Nanaimo RCMP want to remind motorists it takes only minutes to fully brush off their vehicles even after heavy snow.

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