Why is the snow plow operator driving so fast considering the road conditions?
It might appear at times that the snow plow operator is driving too fast for road conditions. While operators drive safe and legal speeds, at times they need to “roll” the snow to remove it from the road. A sufficient speed needs to be maintained by the driver to do this and clear the street. 5. Can snow from my driveway be pushed across the street? Snow may not be pushed into or across the street from private property, according to city ordinance. Please keep this in mind when clearing your driveway. If you hire a private service to clear your driveway, let the contractor know. 6. When does my sidewalk need to be cleared and whose responsibility is it? Residents and owners are reminded to remove snow from sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall and to use salt or another abrasive on sidewalk ice within 12 hours after ice forms. The city opens sidewalks in some higher volume pedestrian traffic areas including downtown and in areas around schools. Even if the city does this, you are still
