Many Washington Parish residents are meticulous about their lawns. They mow them regularly for their own benefit, for the benefit of their neighbors and for the benefit of their community. This is good.
What is not good are fresh grass clippings which are blown onto the roadway. This can present a dangerous situation, especially for motorcyclists. Grass clippings have as much as 85% water content and can produce slippery conditions when discharged on a hard roadway. Even dry grass and fallen leaves on a roadway can create a hazard. Although four wheeled vehicles are not affected, two wheel vehicles can lose traction when they encounter this extra slippery layer of material between tires and the roadway, especially in a curve.
“Let’s make certain we don’t discharge grass clippings from our lawnmowers into our roadways,” stated Sheriff Seal. “When we mow or clean our property, let’s remember to take one extra step and remove any discharged material from the roadway.”
