By Keith Goble, Land Line state legislative editor
A Rhode Island bill would reduce one risk factor for truckers and other drivers on roadways following a snow or ice storm. Rep. Joseph Trillo, R-Warwick, introduced a bill that addresses concern about accumulations of ice or snow that fall from atop various vehicles while driving. He wants to increase the fine for drivers who fail to clear the wintry precipitation off their vehicles.
The issue of snow and ice removal is not a new topic in Rhode Island and many states in the northeast U.S. Connecticut and New Jersey have rules in place to require vehicles to be kept clear of snow or ice. Existing Rhode Island law authorizes $85 fines for driving a vehicle with significant accumulation of ice or snow.
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A Rhode Island bill would reduce one risk factor for truckers and other drivers on roadways following a snow or ice storm. Rep. Joseph Trillo, R-Warwick, introduced a bill that addresses concern about accumulations of ice or snow that fall from atop various vehicles while driving. He wants to increase the fine for drivers who fail to clear the wintry precipitation off their vehicles.
The issue of snow and ice removal is not a new topic in Rhode Island and many states in the northeast U.S. Connecticut and New Jersey have rules in place to require vehicles to be kept clear of snow or ice. Existing Rhode Island law authorizes $85 fines for driving a vehicle with significant accumulation of ice or snow.
- See more at: Rhode Island bill draws attention to snow and ice removal