Traction devices required on parts of 175th Avenue

For Immediate Release: Sunday, December 26, 2021

Washington County has activated a snow zone on 175th Avenue, between Scholls Ferry and Rigert roads, due to inclement weather.

Motorists are required by law to use traction control devices – including chains, studded tires, Mountain Snowflake tires, winter tires or “tire socks” – on their vehicles or avoid these areas. Traction device violations are a “secondary offense,” meaning citations will be issued when motorists are observed violating other traffic laws or driving unsafely. The citations carry a fine of up to $160.

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) is reporting abandoned vehicles to the Washington County Sheriff's Office for possible citations and towing. Abandoned vehicles are a safety hazard. They can impact drivers' line of sight and block snowplows, emergency vehicles and public transit.

For more information, visit snow-zones.com. For the latest weather updates, visit www.wc-roads.com, Nextdoor, Twitter or Facebook.

Washington County is committed to planning, building and maintaining a great transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users and operating the County roadway system in cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.

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