Trucker Greg Jago receives an information packet  on  winter driving  tips – photo 250NEWS

Prince George, B.C.-  The Ministry of Transportation, ICBC   and Commercial Vehicle Safety  Enforcement are working together this morning to  spread the word to  drivers about being ready for winter.

With snow in  the forecast for the weekend,  drivers in Prince George are  encouraged to get their vehicles outfitted with winter tires.   This morning,  truckers pulling into the  weigh scales on the Hart were  given information packets  that  contain everything from a window scraper to  tips on  winter driving.

ICBC reminds you that  if you are travelling a  road which   has a sign saying  you must have winter tires or chains and your vehicle is not  properly equipped, you can be stopped.

While   some other provinces in Canada have the winter tire regulations which  make it illegal to  be on the roads without properly approved winter tires ( the ones with the snowflake emblem)  such legislation is difficult to  apply to B.C.  because of the varying  weather conditions.  While many would agree  the snow conditions  north of Cache Creek would warrant such  rules,   much of the lower mainland may only see one  or two snow events through the entire winter season if at all.

Drivers are also encouraged to  check  www.drivebc.ca  for the latest  road conditions before heading out to ensure they are aware of the   road conditions.