New Jersey’s Winter Snow Removal Law: Clearing the Ice on Vehicle Safety
Winter in New Jersey brings more than just snow and ice; it also means drivers need to brush up on their legal responsibilities. A law that dates back nearly three decades requires all vehicles to be free of snow and ice before hitting the road, or face fines starting at $25 but potentially jumping to as high as $1,000 if an accident occurs.Key TakeawaysNew Jersey drivers must clear all snow from vehicles before driving.Fines start at $25 and can reach up to $1,000 for accidents caused by uncleared ice or snow.The law was enacted after a tragic accident in 1996 that resulted in a driver's death due to flying debris.And while the mandate might seem obvious today, it wasn't always so clear-cut. In February of 1996, Michael Eastman died from injuries sustained when ice flew off another vehicl...