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    Winter Safety

    For more on winter driving, visit PennDOT's winter page. If you must drive through Pennsylvania during a winter storm, visit 511PA.com or use the free 511PA app to stay informed about road restrictions, traffic, weather alerts, snow plow locations and more.

    Learn more about safe driving in the Winter

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    Winter Preparation

    Collage of emergency equipment with the caption, "Make sure to pack your emergency travel kit before you need it."
    Collage of emergency equipment with the caption, "Make sure to pack your emergency travel kit before you need it."
    Photo of a car in winter weather with orange emergency triangle

    Winter Safety

    Photo of a snowplow with the caption, "Safely move away from the centerline when approaching a snow plow head-on."
    Photo of a snow plow plowing snow with the caption, "Allow six car lengths behind an operating snow plow."
    Graphic of two cars in a snow plow's blind spots with the caption, "Stay out of the "no zone.""
    Photo of cars in snow
    Photo of cars in snow

    Plow Truck Routes

    Pretreat & Clearing Driveways

    Removing snow from your driveway
    Removing snow from your driveway
    Photo of a salt truck with an orange sign reading, "Truck sprays salt brine." The caption reads, "Pretreating with salt brine isn't necessary for every storm, and it is not a silver bullet."
    Photo of a salt truck with an orange sign reading, "Truck sprays salt brine." The caption reads, "Pretreating with salt brine isn't necessary for every storm, and it is not a silver bullet."
    Photo of a yellow truck in a salt dome
    Photo of a yellow truck in a salt dome

    Snow Squall Tips

    Photo of cars on a snowy highway with tips for driving in snow squalls
    Photo of cars on a snowy highway with tips for driving in snow squalls
    Graphic of snow on a blue background with tips on what to do in a snow squall crash
    Graphic of snow on a blue background with tips on what to do in a snow squall crash
    Photo of a person removing snow from their windshield

    511PA

    Pedestrian Winter Safety

    Graphic with winter safety tips
    Graphic with pictures of snow and winter safety tips

    Speed/Vehicle Restrictions

    PA Vehicle Restriction Plan

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