LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Maryland State Police have activated Snow Emergency Plans for St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert counties due to current weather conditions that have rendered normal vehicular travel hazardous.
St. Mary’s County’s plan began at 1 a.m. Monday, Charles County followed at 1:30 a.m., and Calvert County implemented its plan earlier, at 6 p.m. Sunday. Officials urge residents to avoid travel to allow emergency crews and road crews to manage conditions and clear snow.
Motorists are reminded:
- Travel on snow emergency routes – A person may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, on any highway that is designated and appropriately signposted as a snow emergency route and for which a snow emergency has been declared and is in effect, unless the vehicle is equipped with chains or snow tires on at least one wheel at each end of a driving axle.
- Parking on snow emergency routes – A person may not park a vehicle on any highway that is designated and appropriately signposted as a snow emergency route and for which a snow emergency has been declared and is in effect. The Department of State Police or the police of any political subdivision of this State may have any vehicle parked in violation of this subsection towed from the highway
The Snow Emergency Plans will remain in effect for all three counties until further notice. Motorists are encouraged to stay informed of road conditions by utilizing Maryland’s 511 service, which provides free text and email alerts via 511Direct. Sign up at www.MD511.org.
By observing these guidelines, residents can help ensure their safety and the efficiency of emergency services during this severe weather event.
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