With some parts of the province already experiencing winter weather Monday, Alberta RCMP is asking travellers to take precautions this winter or consider avoiding travel when conditions include icy roads and blowing snow.
Travellers are asked to remember the following tips before they hit the highways:
• Remove all snow from your vehicle before each trip to improve visibility.
• Allow yourself extra travel time in poor weather.
• Ensure your headlights are working and always on.
• Increase your following and breaking distance on icy roads.
• Travel with a fully charged cell phone for emergency situations.
• Slow down and drive to conditions. You can be charged with a traffic offence for driving too fast for the conditions.
Alberta RCMP also suggests considering carrying an emergency kit in your vehicle’s trunk or cargo space that includes:
• thermal blanket
• extra clothing and outerwear.
• candle and waterproof matches
• first aid kit
• flashlight with extra batteries
• booster cables
• sand, road salt or kitty litter
• shovel
The Alberta RCMP recommends checking road reports at 511.alberta.ca before travelling on Alberta highways as conditions can change quickly. Check here.