Drivers With Snow on Vehicles Face $85 Fine

Residents have been dealing with plenty of snow that hit Tiverton and Little Compton during the Blizzard of 2015.

While residents shovel their sidewalks and clear their driveways, Rhode Island State police is also reminding them to remove all ice and snow from their cars.

A significant amount of accumulation on top of a vehicle could blow off and block the vision of another driver.

The airborne materials could damage other vehicles and cause accidents when drivers swerve or brake suddenly to avoid the ice and snow, according to a Rhode Island State Police press release.

Anyone who fails to properly clean the accumulations from their cars could be fined $85 by Rhode Island State Police.

Driving with ice and snow on your car is a violation against state law. The law states: “No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any significant amounts of snow or ice upon the vehicle.”

Drivers should also be aware of black ice in extreme cold temperatures. Rhode Island State Police urges drivers to drive slower, leave more space between other vehicles and avoid sudden braking when black ice is present.

Photo Credit: Rhode Island Department of Transportation Facebook page

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