Don't plow snow into a right of way

The Carlton County Transportation Department reminds everyone that the act of plowing snow onto or across a public roadway is a safety hazard and a violation of Minnesota Statute 160.27, subdivision 5, punishable as a misdemeanor.

The likelihood of a traffic accident or damage to snowplow equipment resulting from a slippery area, frozen rut, bump or large bank on the shoulder is a major safety concern.

Should an accident result from any of these situations, the property owner and the person who actually placed the snow on the roadway could be charged in a civil liability settlement. Snow from private property should be contained within property boundaries as much as possible, thereby avoiding piling or pushing snow into the road right of way.

To determine the proper placement of snow for a specific location, contact Carlton County Transportation at (218) 384-9150 or email: [email protected].