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Joyce cautions drivers about snow clearing over Christmas holidays December 22, 2006 Eddie Joyce, Opposition Transportation and Works Critic and MHA for the District of Bay of Islands, is warning drivers to take caution over the Christmas season, especially between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am when snow clearing equipment is removed from the province’s highways. "I encourage drivers to be especially careful over the Christmas season," said Mr. Joyce. "While many people will be visiting family and friends, drivers must take caution to remember that the Department of Transportation and Works remove their snow clearing equipment from the highways after 10:00pm. During these hours, driving conditions can become very dangerous during inclement weather as road conditions deteriorate. "I have already received complaints from several people who have been stuck on the province’s highways because of a lack of snow clearing. This has become an increasing concern for many people and I encourage government to re-evaluate their priorities as it relates to this issue. Safety on our highways should be more important than saving a few dollars. "This Christmas, Minister John Hickey should consider giving all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians an early present. I suggest he make the necessary investment, change his department’s snow clearing policy and ensure that our highways are maintained and kept safe 24 hours a day."
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