12/31/08-A bill has died in committee 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.
S7426 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 be added to driver’s licenses.
An identical Assembly bill – A5773 – also died.

10/8/08-A bill in the Senate 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.
S7426 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.
An identical Assembly bill – A5773 – is in the Assembly Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.