Patrol reminds motorists how to travel the roads safely during winter weather.
Last winter, there were 8,104 crashes on snow, ice or slush-covered roads in Ohio. Of those crashes, 15 were fatal. Many of these crashes are avoidable if drivers would slow down and leave extra distance between them and the vehicle ahead.
Ohio law requires headlights to be on any time the windshield wipers of the vehicle are activated.
If a vehicle breaks down or someone is involved in a crash, turn on the vehicles hazard lights, safely move the vehicle as far off the roadway as possible, remain in the vehicle and safely call #677 or 9-1-1.
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