With snowfall continuing across the region, the OPP is reminding residents, property owners, and businesses that shoveling, plowing, or blowing snow onto the roadway is both dangerous and illegal.
The Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Section 181, states that no person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without written permission from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for maintaining that road.
Individuals who violate this section may be charged under the Highway Traffic Act, which provides for a fine ranging from 60 to 1,000 dollars.
Everyone has a role to play in keeping roads safe this winter. Proper snow management supports efficient road maintenance and helps ensure safer travel for all road users.
