Only in Canada: Central Saanich man uses Zamboni to clear streets of snow, police say

A Central Saanich man had a uniquely Canadian — and ill-advised — plan to clear his streets of snow.

Police confirmed that they pulled over a man who was using a Zamboni to clean the streets on Monday night.

Officers received a report from a person who saw an ice resurfacing machine driving up and down Tanner Road and Central Saanich Road around 8 p.m.

Officers quickly tracked down the driver and said that using the hockey arena staple on the streets is offside.

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While the driver may have meant to help, he actually may have made matters worse, scraping a layer of snow off the road but also leaving a flattened layer of snow that could turn to ice.

While it is illegal for Zambonis to be out on the street, police let the well-intentioned driver off with a warning.

Photo above by Colin Stuart.