At 8:30 a.m. this Wednesday, Coteau-du-Lac firefighters had to go to the scene of a road accident on chemin de la Rivière-Delisle Nord.

On site, they assisted a motorist involved in a major loss of control despite the presence of winter tires on his vehicle. The motorist had lost control of his vehicle on a curve. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. 

"The incident is material and it is the person who was in the car who contacted 911. An ambulance was called to the scene, but no transport was necessary", confirms the Sûreté du Québec spokesperson, Audrey-Anne Bilodeau. 

This morning, traffic is difficult as many drivers have not yet equipped their vehicles with proper winter tires. Remember that it is mandatory to do so by December 1st, otherwise fines will be distributed to the offending drivers. 

Another motorist who was driving at a very low speed in the area of the accident told authorities that his appointment to have his winter tires installed was not scheduled until next week. The individual was having difficulty traveling on the snowy and icy roads. 

"On days like today, it is recommended to avoid all non-mandatory travel whenever possible. You should also plan to have enough windshield washer fluid and to properly remove the snow/ice from your car before you head out on the road. For cars equipped with summer tires, keep in mind that a greater braking distance is required with vehicles ahead and behind you. At all times, it is advisable to keep a safe distance from other vehicles," concludes Ms. Bilodeau.