DUNMORE — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the District 4 regional winners of the Paint the Plow safety outreach contest.
Paint the Plow is a statewide initiative that highlights both safe winter driving and the artistic talents of students across Pennsylvania. Students paint snowplow blades with original artwork, reflecting a theme selected by PennDOT. This year’s theme was “Don’t race. Allow some space.”
North Pocono High School of Lackawanna County won the “Fan Favorite” award, determined by voting at penndot.pa.gov/PaintThePlow. Members of could vote for their favorite plow from eight area high schools that entered in this year’s regional contest.
The “Judges’ Pick” award was presented to Dunmore High School of Lackawanna County, selected by a panel of PennDOT representatives. Their design stood out for its creativity and connection to the winter safety message. An honorable mention in this category goes to Hazleton Area High School.
Throughout the winter season, the student-painted plow blades are put into service on state-owned roadways.
Statewide, more than 78 participated in this year’s Paint the Plow, with nearly 22,107 votes cast in the “Fan Favorite” competition. Photos of all the plows can be viewed on PennDOT’s Paint the Plow website.
PennDOT urges motorists to practice caution around snowplows. For information on PennDOT’s winter preparations and additional winter-driving resources for motorists, visit the department’s winter website.