K guys I found out all the sanding/plowing info after the wreck so no,I didnt know. If you step out your door at 11:a.m there is kind of an expectation that the city has done it's duty. It's called due dilligence.
I drive in these conditions all the time,for 17 years. Yes the roads are bad. No I could not have taken an alternate route. None of them were sanded. It had only snowed 5 cm so I felt safe going out my door. It wasnt a blizzard.My speed was not excessive and I drove according to conditions.In fact the road has a 20 kph limit. I was doing bout 10 kph and if I was faster than that it would have shown up on the damage report as bent rad support,damaged susp etc. The only damage I incurred was an 8 " crack on the right side of the bumper and I have a witness to prove it. I cant help it that the city plow drivers like to store snow in front of a barrier and build a ramp for people to jump thier cars. I cant help it that the dross on the side of the road was excessive and pulled us in when I could not steer. I cant help it that there was no sand on that or any hill to get down. That is the cities responsibilty isnt it? Or am I supposed to sand em myself to satisfy due dilligence? Was I supposed to stay home? It was 5 cm of snow guys. Cmon be realistic. Im sure I have driven in worse but under better controlled conditions where due diligence had been practiced and the roads properly taken care of with zero issues.
The city is well aware of the circumstances They have a very bad habit of not clearing snow in an area that has narrow and twisty roads,most of which are on an incline of 10 degree's or more.Once again they are aware as well and did nothing,historically have done nothing as well. There is more than one op involved in responsible driving and road saftey. Yes I am the first line of defence. No I cannot bare the entire responsiblity. This is the point Im trying to make. I think it's a reasonable expectation to have the roads sanded and plowed for safe transport by 11 am in the morning,especially considering there was only 5 cm of snowfall.I had zero awareness of the cities plow schedule until the city works manager told me,so what am I supposed to be psycic now? I recieved no mailings or any kind of communication whatsoever in this regard ever. These expectations were not met,especially considering it wasnt a ton of snow. My view point is that a crew of 4 is not adequate to clean 146 km of road 24/7.
So if these hills are a priority,why were they not serviced for a 5 hour period? Why wasnt extra personell called out to get the job done? They know the problems up here and have done squat.
I have even had it implied that this area doesnt pay much tax due to lower property values and we get what we deserve. So we dont have equal rights? What about all the tax money I pay and they use it for projects not in west trail? Ridiculous attitude and not even an arguement.
The tow truck op has an Im not libel thingy for damages on his bill. He is still libel for not practicing due diligence. I phoned him up and told him he did $950 worth of damage. He said I dont care.He also said he uses nylon tow straps,yet they were not brought out for this job. I never saw them.
I think that pretty much sums it up for the op's attitude right there. Some one who has an im not libel for damages thingy on his reciepts also seems to think it's a blank cheque to protect him from his lack of responsibility.Not good. Or is this also my responsibilty for phoning the wrong op who happens to be an asshole??
As for running for mayor,not likely to happen. I cant stand polititians. They are all lcorrupt power hungry liars,cheats,bullies,thieves and backstabbers. I have no desire to be part of such a poisonous atmosphere. I'd go to jail within the first week for shooting them.
