Delaware nears snow and ice removal mandate

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{"text":"One Northeastern state is nearing approval of legislation that addresses concerns about snow and ice removal from atop cars and trucks.\n\n\nRules about accumulations atop vehicles already are in place in states that include Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.\n\n\nSupporters say a snow and ice removal rule makes enforcement easier. Others say it creates a significant deterrent for not cleaning off a vehicle following a snow or ice storm.\n\n\nCritics acknowledge there are are safety concerns with a snow and ice removal mandate, but they question the practicality of rules that require drivers to clear their vehicles.\n\n\nIn Delaware, the House Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee agreed to advance a bill to set fines of $25 to $75 for failure to remove snow or ice. Incidents that cause property damage or physical injury would result in penalties of $200 and $1,000 for motorists . Truck drivers would face fines of $500 to $1,500.\n\n\nSB58 would limit citations to affected vehicles to one per 24-hour period. Drivers would be exempt for accumulations while the vehicle is in operation.\n\n\nRead more: http://www.landlinemag.com/Story.aspx?StoryID=74124#.XMJAUOgzbIV ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}