The Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that passing snow plows is dangerous, reporting that several plows have been struck by vehicles in the past week.
ODOT reminds drivers that passing a snowplow on the right is illegal when there is no lane available and the driver lacks a clear view ahead.
ODOT said many plows have retractable wing blades that extend eight feet into the right lane. Dual wing plows used on some multi-lane highways also have plow blades that extend from the left side of the truck…