The Manitoba government is looking to set new rules for drivers near snowplows, tow trucks and cyclists.
Under the new regulations, you’ll have to drive at least 30 metres behind a snowplow on most roads – unless you are on a road where the speed limit is 80 kman hour or higher, at which point you would have to be a minimum of 100 metres behind a snowplow.
You would also be banned from passing plows if you can’t see the road ahead because of blowing snow.
Also, tow truck operators will be allowed to place traffic control devices on the road to protect themselves – and you’ll need to maintain a distance of at least one metre when passing cyclists.
