KYTC launches new Paint the Plow art program

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KBSI) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s new Paint the Plow program allows students to decorate snowplow blades with safe driving messages.

All schools across Kentucky’s 12 highway districts are able to participate. Plow availability is limited which has led to most districts to selecting applicants on a first come first served basis.

KYTC provides snowplow blades. Students decorate the blades with messages that promote safe driving habits during inclement winter weather.

Schools can contact their district’s Public Information Officer to apply. All guidelines and specifications can be found on the KYTC website.

When designs are submitted and approved officers will work with schools to drop off and pick up plow blades.

Guidelines will be in place to ensure the safety of all who participate:

• Plow blades will be placed in an area that KYTC can access if equipment is needed for inclement weather
• No persons other than qualified KYTC staff may move the blades
• If movement is required, the school must contact their public information officer to make arrangements
• No person should climb, sit, lean on or otherwise apply force to the plow