Noblesville, IN – Drivers across Hamilton County are being urged to give snowplows extra room today as winter road operations continue across central Indiana. Local officials say motorists should expect slow-moving plow trucks throughout the morning and afternoon as crews work to clear accumulating snow.
According to Hamilton County Emergency Management, plows travel slower than normal traffic and need wide turning space to safely maneuver—especially during active snow events. Officials noted Wednesday that tailgating or attempting to pass a snowplow can create dangerous situations for both drivers and road crews.
The agency shared a new safety reminder emphasizing that snowplows can kick up heavy clouds of snow, often causing brief whiteout conditions that limit visibility for nearby vehicles. According to the department, plow trucks also cannot stop quickly due to the weight of the equipment and often have multiple blind spots where drivers may not be seen.
Motorists are urged to stay at least 200 feet behind snowplows to give operators enough room to perform their work safely. Emergency managers say that the road behind the plow is often the safest place to drive, as it is typically the most recently cleared stretch of pavement.
Winter driving conditions are expected to persist today, especially during the morning commute. Residents are encouraged to allow extra travel time, reduce speed, and use caution when approaching maintenance vehicles.
Drivers who encounter snowplows are asked to avoid sudden lane changes, passing on the right, or following too closely—actions officials warn could lead to preventable crashes or spinouts on slick roadways.
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