Winter Maintenance

Parking

The parking of a vehicle on a roadway interfering with winter maintenance activities is an infraction of the Highway Traffic Act. Please be sure to park vehicles in such a way that the Township Roads Department can perform snow plowing and de-icing operations in a safe and efficient manner.

Deposit of Snow and Ice on a Roadway

The blowing of snow and/or pushing snow across roads and streets is not only a safety hazard, it is also against the law. The blowing of snow or pushing of snow across roads, streets and sidewalks creates unnecessary hazards to the travelling public in South Glengarry.

Garbage Bins

During winter months, do not place garbage bins on the roadway. This creates a hazard and interferes with snow plow operations.

Damaged Mailboxes

Mailboxes which are not ruggedly constructed, are aged, or are not securely affixed to their post or cantilever arm may be damaged or dislodged by the direct weight and force of snow thrown by the plow.

The Township bears no liability for such damage or impact and is only responsible to advise the mailbox owner of the policy’s limitation should an inquiry be made.

If, however, the damage should, in the sole discretion of the Township Roads Department, result from the snow plow wing or any other part of the snow plow vehicle coming into direct contact with the mailbox, the mailbox shall be repaired and/or replaced with a new metal mailbox which meets the standard as established by Canada Post and supported by a wooden post. It shall also be at the Township’s sole discretion as to whether the damage can be repaired or if replacement is warranted.

To report any damage contact our Infrastructure Dept.