Don't drive, sheriff's office urges
JANESVILLE--The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to limit or avoid travel as evening drive time approaches
“If traveling is necessary, allow for extra time and drive cautiously,” the office said a news release.
Most roads in the area remain slippery from a snowfall that dumped about 3.75 inches on Janesville on Wednesday. The snow has tapered off to a flurry, but winds and cooling temperatures are likely to make roads more treacherous.
As of 1:20 p.m., deputies recorded six accidents, 21 runoffs and several other calls related to the weather.
The sheriff’s office recommended motorists and passengers to follow these winter driving tips:
--Carry food and drinks.
--Bring extra clothing or blankets.
--Equip vehicle with a flashlight, shovel and bag of salt or sand.
--Have communication devices with numbers for tow truck providers.
--Fill your gas tank.
--Know the area where you are driving, which could come in handy if you become stranded.
--Slow down and wear safety restraints.
Jan 31, 2013 at 8:20 a.m.
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If Sigma said they were fine, you know they sucked. I drove from Janesville to Kenosha, over to racine and back to Janesville last night and most roads were not fine and in many areas you were not even sure if you were on the road or on the shoulder. Driving with caution, chances are you will be fine. It's not the roads that worry me anyways, its the idiots who don't respect the conditions and drive like morons who worry me. And there were a lot of backups due to plows and other road crews trying to do their jobs. So yeah, if you don't have to be out, stay home like the Sheriff suggested so people who have to be out can get their jobs done safely.
Jan 31, 2013 at 6:08 a.m.
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Last people i'd take driving advice from would be law enforcement. Roads were fine.
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