Don't pass the plow, give them space to operate

Don't pass the plow.

Early Tuesday morning on Jan. 28, an ADOT snowplow was struck near Prescott when an SUV attempted to pass the plow. Fortunately, no one was injured. Our plow left the crash with minor damage, but the same can't be said for the SUV.

More than 100 ADOT snowplows were out across northern Arizona this week, laying down de-icer prior to and during snowfall and clearing snow and ice from highways before it could accumulate all in an effort to keep highways open and the traveling public safe.

But we can't do that alone. We need your help and we need you to give our snowplows room to operate and keep everyone safe.

Remember, when encountering a snowplow on highways:

❄️ Never attempt to pass a snowplow.

❄️ Stay at least four car-lengths behind snowplows and equipment.

❄️ Slow down and give the plow extra room.