Provides that motor vehicles, with certain exceptions, shall not be operated with an accumulation of snow or ice on the surface thereof

2 Co-sponsors

• David Townsend
• Jonathan Bing

1 Multi-sponsor

• Andrew Raia

BILL NUMBER:A4209A

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring surfaces of certain motor vehicles to be cleared of accumu- lated snow, sleet, or hail

Purpose or general idea of bill

To help prevent dangerous distractions or accidents from blinding snow blowing off of vehicles traveling on roads and highways. When vehicles travel with accumulated amounts of snow or ice on top of their roof, it is very likely to be blinding to other vehicles traveling behind them and cause accidents. This legis- lation will help to prevent those types of accidents.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 1212-a.

Justification

Snow and ice accumulates on top of cars and trucks during winter months and become a road hazard for motorists; especially those driving at high speeds on highways. The blinding snow falling from the top of other cars or trucks can cause damage or accidents to vehicles traveling behind. This legislation would create the responsibility of making sure every vehicle is safe for traveling on the road.

Prior legislative history

A.6270 of 2003-2006 A.1743 of 2003-2004 A.9910 of 2001-2002

Fiscal implications

None

Effective date

First of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.