Special Message From Sheriff's Office Regarding Winter Weather: Driving Tips and More

Edmonson Voice Photo of Sheriff Shane Doyle in the 2016 snowstorm, published as the National Sheriff's Association Photo of the Week, 1/02/17.

Submitted by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office:
The road crews have already been hard at work preparing for the expected snow by spraying the roads with the de-icing brine spray, and when the snow comes they'll be out with new snow plows to make sure our roads are as clear as possible.  However, we have a lot of miles in our county, and our crews can only do so much.  So with that being said, please take this into consideration:

• When we have snow-covered roads, DON'T DRIVE.
• If you must drive, use a 4x4 or all-wheel drive vehicle with plenty of ground clearance.
• If you don't have access to an all-wheel drive vehicle, a front-wheel drive car is next-best.
• Allow plenty of time to reach your destination.
• Allow plenty of space if you need to brake or turn.
• Don't make sudden, jerky movements (hard on the gas or brake, quick turn of the wheel)
• When meeting a car, slow down and get over gradually.
• If the back of your vehicle begins to slide, turn your steering wheel in the direction the rear wheels are going (i.e. if the back wheels break to the left, turn the wheel to the left to straighten the vehicle).
• If you are trying to turn and your vehicle continues to slide forward, quickly straighten and turn the steering wheel several times in the direction you want to go until the vehicle begins turning.

Again, it's always best if you can stay home and not drive during inclement weather, but sometimes you can't.  Your Sheriff's Office is equipped with a few 4x4 vehicles so we can help even when bad weather hits.  Keep in mind when heavy snows come, sometimes there are multiple vehicle accidents that we can't respond to at once, and we must prioritize the calls that require the most attention. 

Non-injury accidents and fender-benders will be placed on the bottom of the list while injured persons and those involving serious property damage will receive top priority. 

We at the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office want everyone to be safe, and be smart!