Soon, Winter commuters will once again experience the all-to-familiar feeling of stress and anxiety while driving the highways during the cold winter months. Now, factor in the risks of driving near Tractor Trailer Trucks that have not properly removed / nor prevented ice from forming on top of their trailers. The accumulation of ice can then dislodge, creating a deadly Ice Missile flying into traffic.

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Fleet drivers face severe penalties for violating regulations when it comes to removing snow and ice from the tops of commercial vehicles. The consequences of not complying with these regulations can range from revocation of a commercial driver’s license, points assessed to their driving record, temporary or permanent loss of job, higher insurance rates, and significant fines – up to $1,500 in some places.

Well-established snow laws for commercial vehicles are already in place in certain areas, such as the northeast corridor of the U.S. (CT, NH, RI, NJ, PA) and Canada’s provinces (QC, NS, PE, NL, NT, NU). These areas experience key transportation routes to major populations and larger, more frequent annual snow falls, which is why they have put strict snow removal legislation in place. Fines for failure to clear a vehicle can range from $75 to $1,500 per offense plus a court appearance in NJ.

New Hampshire has some of the strictest laws for snow removal in place. Jessica’s Law, enacted in NH in 2001 (amended 2005), was created after Jessica Smith was tragically killed when snow and ice fell off the top of a large truck, hit a second truck, and resulted in a head-on collision with Jessica’s car. This legislation considers failure to remove snow from a rooftop as negligent driving. Fines for a first offense range from $250-$500, and between $500-$1,000 for a second offense. Additional penalties such as conviction with points removed, and 30-day loss of license could also apply.

In PA, Act 90, also known as Christine’s Law, was passed on July 11, 2022. This law requires drivers to remove snow within 24 hours or face fines, and also allows police officers to pull over a vehicle if the ice and snow buildup on it poses a potential hazard.