Ahead of the Winter season, the Polk County Highway Department is informing all residents of Polk County that in accordance with Minnesota Statute 160.27, it is illegal to place snow (by plowing blowing or shoveling etc.) onto County Highways. Violation of this Statute is considered a misdemeanor. Polk County also cautions that the act of placing snow onto a County Highway can subject a person to a civil liability if a road hazard occurs and causes a traffic accident. The civil liability can extend to both the property owner and the person who placed the snow on the roadway. All citizens are asked to obey these rules, which are designed to keep our highways safe during the winter months.
