NH State Police: Clear Off Your Car

The New Hampshire State Police Department is reminding commuters and residents that they should completely clear snow and ice from their cars before heading out onto the state’s highways.

Spokeswoman Lt. Nicole Armaganian said in a statement that projectiles flying off of cars could cause “hazardous driving conditions” for vehicles travelling around them.

“Large amounts of snow accumulating on a vehicle or trailer often melts and refreezes over time causing buildup of ice that can often damage vehicles when falling from a vehicle,” Armaganian said. “Early removal of the snow after a snowstorm is the best way to prevent such ice from accumulating.”

You can also get ticketed for violations, she noted.

According to state law, drivers can be cited for driving in a manner that “endangers” or “is likely to endanger any person or property.”

Armaganian stated, “It is also very important for drivers of all vehicles to leave sufficient space when following large trucks to give themselves enough time to react and be able to avoid any snow/ice in the event that it does fall from a large truck or trailer.”