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Perfect mark at Vernon winter tire check

Police check 250 vehicles heading to SilverStar for winter tires Thursday; 100% compliance
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Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and BC Highway Patrol officers conduct a winter tire check on Silver Star Road in Vernon Thursday, Dec. 21. Police are happy to report there was 100 per cent compliance from the 250 vehicles checked heading to SilverStar Mountain Resort. (Facebook photo)

Great news from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.

The local constabulary, along with colleagues from BC Highway Patrol, conducted a winter tire check on Silver Star Road Thursday morning, Dec. 21.

Approximately 250 vehicles were checked heading up to SilverStar Mountain Report.

As stated on their social media forums, officers are thrilled to say there was 100 per cent compliance with all vehicles having the properly rated tires.

Along with the right gear, motorists are reminded to have the right mindset on the roads.

“It takes more than just good winter tires to arrive without incident in winter driving conditions,” said Sgt. Roberts from BC Highway Patrol. “Slow down and give yourself more time and space to arrive safely.”

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Roger Knox

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