[quote=spdrun]Solution to this is simple. Plow, sand, mandate winter tires. No need for salt in most cases. If someone without snow tires crashes and burns with snow falling, don’t render aid and fine their estate $10,000.[/quote]
I tend to agree … except for not rendering aid and the fine, lol. People who live in snowy climes need to have a studded set of tires and also cables/chains if they don’t have 4WD/AWD. Also, they need to carry a “winter kit” with them at all times consisting of down sleeping bag(s), tire cables/chains, bungee cords, an old rug, disposable lighters, flashlight(s), shovel, flares, anti-freeze, and filled sandbags (if driving a lightweight vehicle). Did I miss anything?
If living in the mtns, the winter kit should be carried at least 8 months per year, depending on locale.
