Journey ban for Bristol, Plymouth counties. This is the place, what it means

A ban on non‑important journey is now in impact for the whole Brockton and Taunton areas. Officials are urging residents to remain off the roads till circumstances enhance.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey carried out the journey ban for the South Shore of Massachusetts as a powerful nor’easter continues to slam the state on Monday, Feb. 23.

The government order bans non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties, in addition to reduces the pace restrict on the Mass Pike to 40 miles per hour. 

“This is a serious storm, and there are dangerous road conditions out there, especially on the South Coast. We have reports of abandoned and stuck cars on the roads, and tow trucks are having difficulty getting to them,” Healey stated in a press launch. “While this travel ban is limited to the South Coast, we urge everyone across the state to stay off the roads for your safety and for the safety of plow drivers and emergency officials who are trying to do their jobs. Thank you to everyone who has stayed home and to those who are doing this hard work during extremely challenging conditions.” 

The order comes as some cities and cities throughout the state have seen over two feet of snow. The press launch says that the ban will assist snow elimination operations.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning within the space, remaining in impact till 7 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24. Brockton is effectively into the service’s “red” zone, which carries among the highest projected snowfall totals.

The climate service is prediction”18-24″ inches regionally and better quantities as much as 30 inches potential throughout (Rhode Island)/SE (Massachusetts), the service stated in a publish on X (previously generally known as Twitter).

The ban can be lifted when Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver determines circumstances are protected, says the announcement.

Who is exempt from journey ban?

Those exempt from the ban embody public security automobiles, personnel immediately supporting storm response operations, sufferers needing pressing medical care and different important operations. 

What occurs for those who violate the ban?

The fantastic for violating the ban is $500.

Do I stay in Bristol County?

Bristol County includes the following municipalities: Acushnet, Attleboro, Berkley, Dartmouth, Dighton, Easton, Fairhaven, Fall River, Freetown, Mansfield, New Bedford, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton and Westport.

Do I stay in Plymouth County?

Plymouth County includes the following municipalities: Abington, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Marion, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rochester, Rockland, Scituate, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.

(This story was up to date so as to add new info.)