Denver, CO – Colorado State Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as icy conditions return across the state this week. “Speed and ice—they don’t mix,” troopers warned in a recent post shared on social media Friday morning.
According to the agency, drivers often overestimate their ability to control vehicles during winter storms, leading to preventable crashes. “On dry pavement, you might have room to recover,” the post read. “But on winter roads, one mistake can take out everyone around you.”
Troopers emphasized that winter safety isn’t about driving fast—it’s about getting there safely. They noted that every storm season brings similar issues: drivers trusting their tires, brakes, or luck instead of adjusting to road conditions.
Officials urge motorists to slow down, increase following distance, and respect the conditions. The agency’s campaign, tagged #WinterReady and #COSnow, aims to prepare Coloradans for an active winter driving season ahead.
Drivers are reminded that the best ones aren’t those who pass everyone—but those who make it home safely.
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