Glasgow police provide winter driving safety tips

Winter Safety

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is offering tips for driving during winter conditions.

Prepare your vehicle

  • Check your tire tread and air pressure
  • Check all fluid levels and keep your gas tank full
  • Prepare a first-aid kit, blankets, water and snacks

GPD says plan your travel, check the weather and road conditions, allow extra time and drive carefully

Protect yourself if you are involved in a crash

  • If you are involved in a crash and no one is injured, move your vehicle to the shoulder of the road or off the interstate/parkway
  • Call the police
  • Exchange information

Share the road with snowplows

  • Be patient and don’t pass the plow
  • Stay back and give the plow room to work and don’t crowd the plow

For real-time traffic information, visit GoKY.ky.gov.