The Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD) reminds drivers in remote areas to obey signs designating certain roadways as having no winter maintenance. Drivers of four-wheel-drive and regular vehicles may find themselves without assistance in the event of unexpected trouble if they disregard the signage and enter these areas when snow is forecast or is already covering the ground.
The NLCRPD has several roadways in areas posted in this manner within the NLCRPD primary jurisdiction. These roadways are generally township-maintained roadways approaching or located within remote conservation districts or game land areas. The NLCRPD reminds individuals operating any vehicles who disregard the signage for roadways that have been designated as having no winter maintenance that they face uncertain outcomes for the disregard of signage.
First, there is no legal obligation as established by case law to provide any attempts to assist in any manner. Second, the hazards posed to the first response community may make it necessary for the response to be delayed even in the event of an emergency. Third, violators will face legal and civil penalties covering all costs of rescue.
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