Illinois state police have a message for drivers: stay off the roads during the upcoming winter storm unless travel is “absolutely necessary.”
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"If travel is absolutely necessary, allow enough time for travel and remain focused on the hazardous road conditions. Slow down AND move over for those vehicles stranded on the side of the road and for those emergency vehicles and personnel assisting them," the message read.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
ISP stressed that anyone who is on the road remember Scott's Law and not only slow down, but move over when approaching emergency vehicles. “With the hazardous winter weather approaching, it is extremely important everyone follow the rules of Scott’s Law, which require motorists to move over when approaching emergency and other vehicles stopped on the side of the road,” ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said in a statement. “Our troopers and roadway workers are risking their lives to make the roadways safe. Do your part, remain attentive, slow down, and move over, so that we all make it home safely, not only this weekend, but always.
The message comes as forecasters predict"white out" conditions,"zero visibility" and nearly impossible travel conditions in the days leading up to the Christmas holiday.will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday in McHenry, DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle, Kendall and Grundy counties, according to the National Weather Service.
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