First snow causes first problems

With the weather forecast expected to be similar to last year, Ontario drivers are preparing for the road conditions to come.
Photo by Franki Ikeman, Loyalist Photojournalism

By Samantha Reed

BELLEVILLE – Winter’s first snowfall has blanketed Belleville over the weekend. With the increase of snow on the roads comes the increase of weather related accidents.

Winter tires are not mandatory in Ontario but strongly recommended by the Ministry of Transportation.

QNet News’ reporter Samantha Reed is looking into the role winter tires play in keeping us safe.