12/31/08-A bill has died that sought to require truckers and other drivers to remove ice, snow, sleet and hail from their vehicles before taking to roadways in the state.
New York law already prohibits driving a vehicle with an obstruction – though it is not specific to snow and ice.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Spano, D-Yonkers, A5773 remained in committee when the session ended.
The bill would have specified rules for driving with wintry precipitation atop vehicles. Truck drivers found in violation would have faced fines between $450 and $1,250. Others would have faced fines between $150 and $850. No points would have been added to driver’s licenses.

1/30/08-A bill in the Assembly Transportation Committee would require truckers and other drivers to remove ice, snow, sleet and hail from their vehicles before taking to roadways in the state.
New York law already prohibits driving a vehicle with an obstruction – though it is not specific to snow and ice.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Spano, D-Yonkers, A5773 would specify rules for driving with wintry precipitation atop vehicles. Truck drivers found in violation would face fines between $450 and $1,250. Others would face fines between $150 and $850. No points would be added to driver’s licenses.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.