No vehicles can be parked on snow emergency routes.
Frederick, Md (KM) As of 11:15 AM on Saturday, January 18th, the Maryland State Police in Frederick have put the Snow Emergency Plan in effect. That means motorists are required to have snow tires or all weather tires on their vehicles if they’re traveling. Studded tires are allowed from November 1st through March 31st.
Authorities say when the Snow Emergency Plan is put into affect, individuals are not allowed to part on designated snow emergency routes.
The Snow Emergency Routes in Frederick County are:
U.S. Route 15
U.S. Route 15 (Business)
U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 (Alternate)
U.S. Route 340
MD Route 17
MD Route 26
MD Route 27
MD Route 28
MD Route 31
MD Route 75
MD Route 76
MD Route 79
MD Route 80
MD Route 85
MD Route 140
MD Route 144FA
MD Route 180
MD Route 194
Interstate 70
Interstate 270
The Snow Emergency Plan has also been put into effect in Washington County as of 11:30 AM on Saturday. State Police in Hagerstown remind motorists to drive carefully due to road conditions.
By Kevin McManus