Massillon City Health Department issued the following announcement on Feb 3.
DO NOT CROWD THE PLOW: MAINTAIN SAFE DISTANCE. Snowplows are large and operators cannot see directly behind the truck.
SLOW DOWN WHEN YOU SEE A SNOW PLOW. Snow plows travel at a slower speed; the most common crashes are motorists hitting the rear end of the plow. Stay alert and watch for a plow’s green and amber lights.
DO NOT PASS PLOW ON RIGHT. Plows push snow to the right shoulder and many are equipped with a wing plow – a 6-8 foot extension on the right-hand side of the plow. This wing is difficult to see and can do harm to a passing car.
DO NOT PASS IN A SNOW CLOUD. Be sure the road ahead is clear of vehicles or snowdrifts before attempting to pass on the left. A snow cloud could be caused by crosswinds or by a snowplow, so be patient.
REMEMBER: PLOWS DO MORE THAN PLOW.
Original source can be found here.
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