The Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office had to take action again to rescue a driver who challenged a closed road after another snowstorm struck the area. The recurrence of such incidents has highlighted the dangerous neglect of road safety advisories over the weekends.

According to Announcement from YCSOseveral drivers chose to blatantly ignore the “Road Closed” sign and began to intentionally run the barricade. These actions led to them being left behind in the dangerous states of post-invasion. Attempts to avoid closure along I-40 between Flagstaff and Ash Fork in the hopes of reaching Highway 89 were common threads among isolated drivers. Even the liability placed on the GPS system, which allegedly encouraged these dangerous detours, was not accepted as an excuse for these violations.

The Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office remains immovable in its commitment to ensuring public safety and emphasizes compliance with road closure signs is essential. The choice to ignore these warnings is not simply a misdemeanor that can call quotes and fines. It is a gamble for yourself and others’ happiness. “FYI, it’s no excuse to blame the GPS system to recommend prohibited routes.” ycso I reiterated the importance of the advisory posted by Heeding.