Add StudioX as a preferred source on GoogleNova Scotia is urging motorists to prepare vehicles and travel plans for snowy and icy roads ahead of winter, including attention to newly introduced requirements concerning snow and ice on vehicles.
In a November 13 advisory, the Department of Public Works said two new provisions under the Traffic Safety Act address clearing snow or ice so drivers can see, and ice or snow falling from vehicles when it causes damage, injury or endangers other road users.
The province recommends winter tires, suitable antifreeze, a roadside emergency kit and additional travel time. Drivers are also asked to keep a safe distance from snow-clearing equipment and avoid unnecessary journeys during severe conditions.
For Halifax-area trips, residents can check the provincial 511 service, Plowtracker and highway cameras before departing. These tools describe changing road conditions and are not a guarantee that a route is safe.
Source: Official government source, November 2026.
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