(COLORADO) — Storm season is upon us, and while some may feel the need to stop at an overpass during hail, winds, or even tornadoes, it is not the greatest thing to do.

While parking under an overpass may sound like a good idea to avoid an insurance claim, it can be life-threatening in case of a tornado. Highways and overpasses are not safe against a tornado — it places people under them in an even more dangerous situation, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)

Tornado winds can make any item into a dangerous missile, per the NWS. Winds under an overpass can easily blow you or carry you out from under the overpass or throw you 100s of yards. Individuals are advised to lie flat in a ditch, ravine, or below-grade culvert to protect themselves from flying debris. If there is no ditch available, individuals may remain in their vehicles, put on their seatbelt, lower themselves below window level, and cover their head with their hands or a blanket.

In case of hail, many may stick to the overpass, which is a chargeable offense. Colorado doesn’t have a law prohibiting parking under an overpass during a storm, but stopping under an overpass and disrupting the flow of traffic can result in a law enforcement officer issuing a ticket.

“If a Police Officer directs the motorist to move, they must move,” said a Colorado State Patrol (CSP) spokesperson.

According to CSP, the normal flow of traffic is disrupted when multiple vehicles are stopping in the roadway, causing a hazard to other drivers trying to pass through. When vehicles are blocking the lanes during adverse weather conditions, low visibility can cause crashes.

“We recommend pulling off the highway and finding a safe location to park before parking under an overpass, and to treat it as ‘last case scenario, ‘” the spokesperson said.