LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Highschool college students across the state painted snowplow blades with paintings meant to encourage winter security this winter as a part of the Michigan Division of Transportation’s annual Paint the Plow challenge.
You may see the painted plows round this state this winter—regardless of being painted, they continue to be useful upkeep autos.
Newberry Excessive College designed Ice Power One
Heritage Excessive College designed Blade of Glory
Caledonia Excessive College designed Snows Buddies Enterprise
Western Excessive College designed Bob
The challenge goals to advertise protected driving and lift consciousness of the plow operators who work to maintain the roads free from snow and ice through the harsh Michigan winters. This yr’s theme? “Go hands-free. Just drive. It’s the law.” The theme is supposed to remind street customers that it’s unlawful to carry and use an digital machine whereas driving.
Taking part faculties embody:
Bay Area’s Heritage Excessive College, designed Blade of Glory.
Grand Area’s Caledonia Excessive College, designed Snows Buddies Enterprise.
Superior Area’s Newberry Excessive College, designed Ice Power One.
College Area’s Western Excessive College, designed Bob.
MDOT snowplow names and areas are accessible on MI Drive by choosing the plow layer on the positioning.
Paint the Plow functions and theme for subsequent yr can be out there starting in March of subsequent yr. Functions are open to all Michigan excessive faculties and require a draft of the supposed design and dedication from the varsity to finish the plow blade earlier than the winter season.
