The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting high school students in the District 10 region (Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana and Jefferson counties) to participate in the annual Paint the Plow program.

The program challenges youth to incorporate a statewide theme and incorporate it into an original mural that they paint on one of PennDOT’s snowplow blades to promote winter driving safety and foster appreciation for school art programs and student creativity.

The 2023 theme, “Seat belts are always in season,” was chosen to remind motorists that seat belts save lives and should be worn year-round.

Students in public and private schools are eligible to participate, though school officials must make the arrangements. Plow delivery and pickup dates vary by county. PennDOT may modify program categories based on participation numbers.

Additional information on the program, including the guidelines for participation, can be found online at www.penndot.pa.gov or obtained from Tina Gibbs, chgibbs@pa.gov or 724-357-2829.