What's With the Salt and Sand ?!?

They know your car is for sale and wanted to help you get the most for it by keeping the miles low.

 

I saw PennDot dumping salt on a mid 50 degree day about a month ago. There was no freezing temperatures in the forecast for at least a week. They need to use so much so they can get it in the budget for next year so snow or not they are going to dump tons of this crap on our roads every year no matter what.

Who cares that it destroys the roads, cars that drive on them and even screws up your well water if you do not have public water.

PennDot WASTE more of our tax dollars than you could ever believe. There should be a law.

Apparently it is not just here in Pa that this happens.

 

damn I wanna drive my car..

Do you all think it's safe to drive the car as long as after the drive you spray the bottom and wheel wells?

 

No, dont do it. VDOT put a lot of salt down, route 7 exits are horrible! I would wait a little longer for the roads to get better. This last rain/snow we got this AM just stirred it back up!

I just dont think its worth getting the engine bay coated with salt. I baby my car but I'm afraid mine is in hibernation till April

 

supposedly rain this weekend and Tue.. so maybe mid week clear to drive if sunny

 

*Ding*

 

It's on a few roads here in NJ & PA as well.

 

Such a nice day... I'm going out, anyone want to meet up for a run? The salt isn't that bad, it's all dry, can't be any worse than our European guys or the salt flats for that matter.

 

They salted more last night, now it is even worse. Just be aware that the high winds today could blow the salt on the sides of the roads into the roadway The roads are dry and I suppose a thorough wash next week when the temps rise running the car is no big deal.

Have fun and enjoy but mine will stay in the garage under a cover for now, besides I am working today.. Which weapon are you taking out today, F430 or 599

 

The roads are pure white here in Pa. I thought the street out in front of our house was snow covered at first.

 

yeah going to wait until after Tuesday to drive again when the rains clear things out.. out of town anyway.. dying to drive.. these are the times I wish I was in Florida or somewhere nice

 

Winter has finally arrived in Southern MD. They treated the roads here for the 1st time this year. Cant complain, last year my last driving day was around thanksgiving. I guess time to put the cars up now For a month

 

I have to agree. We have really had a very mild winter. I remember a few weeks ago I was wearing shorts outside mid winter! In years past I would have my car parked for months due to snow, salt, sand, potholes etc.., this year maybe 1 month parked, I am cool with that . Hey I am thrilled the roads have remained in decent shape, not too many potholes that I have seen.

 

They salt the way they do, because past storms have brought more than predicted and they got flack for not salting and sanding well enough. They are damned if they do, damned if they don't. Give them a break, they give up weekend time with the family to try to keep our roads as safe as possible for your family.

 

+1

Even if they're paid time and a half or double time, it's an important public service. Throw on top of that the impossibility of 100% accurate weather forecasts, and it's easy to see that it's not an easy task in any case.

By the way, I hate salt and sand as much as anyone!

 

I decided to bail! 430 was on the docket though... 599 getting some final work done this week

 

But.....DennisForza didn't say they do it on a voluntary basis. If only they did!

 

Sure there was overtime this weekend, but there is also danger pay for the guys in Afghanistan right now, does that remove the fact that they are sacrifising something for the greater good? You won't be able to use your toy for a few weeks because you don't want it to get dirty, so can't feel that much simpathy. And by the way, I saw a 360 going up Wilson Blvd. yesterday, so at least someone around here realizes that modern Fcars have pretty decent rust proofing and are meant to be driven. No way would I have taken the gt4 out though.

 

x2

I was actually out Saturday night in MD and came home around 4am through DC while it was still pretty crappy out. MD hadn't done anything and I was sliding all over the place. Once I crossed the border into DC it was fine though since they had put out plenty of salt/sand to clear up the ice patches. I'm not a fan of sand but it'll wash off a lot easier than a telephone pole through the bumper.