Winter Control Operations Reminder

In order to keep you safe during the winter months, the Municipality of West Elgin provides winter road and sidewalk maintenance. The level of service these roads receive is based on the Ontario Maintenance Standards. Review our winter parking regulations and learn how you can stay safe.

Parking

Please avoid parking on streets and boulevards, especially during the winter control season to allow for snow removal. 

Section 170 (12) of the Highway Traffic Act prohibits parking so as to interfere with the cleaning of snow from the highways and section 170 (15) provides for the removal of the offending vehicles at the owners expense. 

Section 21 (4) of West Elgin By-law 2001-50 states “no vehicle shall remain parked or standing upon any part of any street in the Municipality between the hours of 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. 

Mailbox damage

The Municipality of West Elgin will repair or replace broken mailboxes only if the damage was caused by direct physical contact with snow removal equipment. It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure their mailbox is in good condition, as snow being discharged from a plow can damage weakened posts or improperly fastened boxes. Damage must be reported to the Public Works department immediately upon detection. Please contact us immediately if any damage occurs.

​Snow Safety

When cleaning your driveway, never push snow across the travelled portion of the roadway, as this can create a dangerous situation for motorists, and violates the Highway Traffic Act. Even minor amounts of snow left behind can damage a vehicle or cause it to lose control. Remember that snow piled to the right of your driveway (when facing the road) will be carried away by the plow, while snow piled to the left will end up back in your driveway after the plow goes by.

Piles of snow from cleaning streets and driveways can be tempting. Encourage children to avoid playing near the road edge as they are not always visible to passing motorists or plow operators.

PLEASE remember to be patient and allow extra space around snow removal equipment, thus making winter operations safer for all involved!

​​Sidewalk Maintenance

We maintain sidewalks in the villages of Rodney and West Lorne. According to By-Law 2018-83, the following sidewalks are maintained year round. All other sidewalks are closed between November 1st and April 1st.

Disclaimer

Every person who uses a sidewalk or a portion of the sidewalk when closed does so at their own risk and the Municipality is not liable for any damage sustained by a person using the closed sidewalk or a portion thereof. 

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