Crime & Safety
State Police: Uncleared Car Roofs Can Be Costly, Dangerous
State police were reminding motorists to clear off their cars and trucks after a snowstorm.
State police on Thursday were reminding motorists how expensive it is to get caught not cleaning snow off a vehicle.
#CTtraffic: As you dig out and clear sidewalks and fire hydrants, don’t forget to clear your vehicle of all ice and snow before traveling on highways and roadways. pic.twitter.com/WMoIFOPJXK
— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) March 8, 2018
The fine for uncleared vehicles — hood, roof, trunk — is $120.
The fine for an obstructed windshield is $92.
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State police also said it can be dangerous. The windshields of trailing cars have been broken by snow and ice flying off the car in front, state police said.
State police on Thursday released a picture of a sport utility vehicle being pulled over for a roof violation.
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