The Town of Collingwood has begun its line painting operations for the 2024 season. This notice is to inform drivers to obey all traffic control and warning signs to keep their vehicles clean and clear of all roadway paint. The Town of Collingwood assumes no responsibility for paint damage claims from motorists who cross wet paint lines.
Line Painting FAQ
What time of day does line painting occur?
The Town of Collingwood specifies that all line painting takes place during off-peak traffic volume conditions. Therefore, line painting may be completed in the mid-day, evening, or nighttime hours.
Why don’t line painters just paint at night?
The difficulty with painting at night arises when the temperature between the air and the road surface changes at different rates. Condensation occurs on the roadway creating poor conditions for the paint to adhere to the roadway.
How long does it take for the paint to dry?
Normal latex (water-based paint) used for roadway application usually dries within two (2) minutes of application (weather depending).
Paint operations are causing traffic backups, can we pass the warning trucks?
The intent of the warning trucks behind the line painter is to provide sufficient space and time to allow for the paint to dry. If you drive over the yellow centerline to pass line painting operations, chances are high that your vehicle will end up with paint on it. Please be patient and follow the direction of the marking vehicles.
What can I do if I get paint on my vehicle?
If you find that you have paint on your vehicle, at your earliest opportunity please get a car wash or have your vehicle power sprayed to try and remove the paint. If that is unsuccessful, please spray WD-40 on your vehicle, let dry for two hours, and then rewash. If this has still not removed the paint, apply Vaseline to the affected areas, let sit overnight, and rewash with soap and water. Do not scrub with any type of abrasive pad or cloth. This may damage the clear coat on your vehicle. All washing should be done with soap and water while using a vehicle wash brush or sponge.
If I cannot remove the paint, is the Town responsible?
The Town of Collingwood assumes no liability for paint damages to vehicles which have crossed wet paint lines or disobeyed the warning signs and guide vehicles
For any further information please contact:
Kris Wiszniak
Supervisor, Public Works
Town of Collingwood
705-445-1030 Ext. 4204
[email protected]
