Ottawa Police are urging motorists to adjust their speeds to the snowy conditions .
There were 24 collisions on Ottawa roads during the morning commute. No serious injuries were reported.
OC Transpo told riders to expect delays today because of the snow. The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority was reporting delays of up to 30 minutes for buses to Ottawa’s public and Catholic schools.
Sgt. Mark Gatien tweeted “Slow down, leave extra space, drive according to conditions. Just because you have winter tires, does not mean you can drive like it’s summer time.”
Environment Canada says Ottawa will receive up to 20 mm of snow today and tonight.
City of Ottawa snowplows have been deployed to clear roads and sideways.
Since 0500hrs this Morning 24 accidents have been reported to Ottawa Police. Nothing with any major injuries. SLOW DOWN, LEAVE EXTRA SPACE, Drive according to conditions. Just because you have winter tires, does not mean you can drive like it's summer time!!
— Sgt Mark Gatien (@gatienmc) December 12, 2017
I'm not being a smart A-- here, this is what we see every time there is a snow storm. People do not drive according to conditions. Or they follow too closely for conditions like the A-- that was following me into work this morning. SLOW DOWN, LEAVE EXTRA ROOM pic.twitter.com/ZxakAHvdgd
— Sgt Mark Gatien (@gatienmc) December 12, 2017
