With the colder weather approaching, the Janesville Police Department would like to remind drivers of the following safe driving tips in ice/snow weather conditions:

• Pay attention to road conditions, slow down and remember the posted speed limit is for dry weather conditions.
• Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights before driving.
• Give yourself plenty of room between cars, more time and distance are needed to stop in snowy and icy weather.
• Look farther ahead in traffic than you normally do so you can have more reaction time.
• Watch for slippery bridge decks; they will ice up sooner than regular roads.
• Leave plenty of room for maintenance vehicles and plows.
• If approaching a plow that's in operation stay back at least 200 feet, as required by law. Never pass a snowplow when it’s plowing.
• Use your headlights if it’s snowing.
• Carry a cell phone in the vehicle when driving in adverse conditions in case of trouble.
• Do not call 911 for information about snow emergencies.
• To help improve the efficiency and response to winter weather, please park your vehicle off city streets whenever possible. When a winter weather emergency is declared all vehicles must be removed from city streets.

The best place to park during a winter weather emergency is in your garage or driveway. If you are unable to park in a driveway or garage, free parking is available in any City-owned parking lot.

In the downtown area, there are seven downtown municipal parking lots available:

• East Wall Street Lot at East Wall Street & North Parker Drive
• City Hall Lot at West Wall Street & North Jackson Street
• South High Street Lot at West Court Street & South High Street
• Senior Center Lot at St. Lawrence Avenue & Water Street
• Hedberg Library Lot on Water Street
• River/Union Street Lot at South River Street & Union Street
• North Parker Drive Parking Ramp at North Parker Drive and East Wall Street

Snow plowing and salting operations can occur during times when a winter weather emergency has not been declared. By removing your vehicle from the road you help snow plow operators gain better access to the entire street. Fewer obstructions, like parked vehicles, mean that snow plow operators can clear the streets quicker and more completely. Do your part to help improve winter weather responses by parking your vehicle off City streets during the winter season.

For information on snow emergencies in Janesville, call (608) 755-SNOW or go to the City of Janesville website at janesvillewi.gov/snow.