United States Cold Weather Traveling Rules

Hi Sweet Friends,

Today, being only 26*F outside, I thought it would be good to spread some information I learned about Cold Weather Driving Issues.

The first thing is that, though I just learned of this, there are State Laws or Mandates on Driving with snow and ice on your vehicle. That's right, in some states, one can't just make little defrosted "windows" in the ice or snow and take off down the road. I know some of you have seen this in other drivers. In my opinion, that's simply crazy. It limits your ability to see the other drivers, pedestrians, and animals that may also be on the road at the same time you are! And there are laws for driving your vehicle out of your driveway with snow on it. Really?! Yes, really and some of these come with a fine if you do it. Removing the snow and ice from your car is the law in certain states and can help protect other drivers.

Here are the States that are on this list:
Alaska, Connecticut, DC, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon. Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin
 So, here is the LINK to the whole list of automobiles for you to check out for your State.
So, here is the LINK to the whole list of large trucks to check each States specific rules.

In addition, City ordinances and local laws typically dictate your legal obligation to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks and walkways adjacent to your property. And in our neck of the woods, you are served a fine if not complied with clearing sidewalks or walkways in front of your house, business, or any place that has public access. 

"Colorado: The owners of buildings, stores, and any other public places are responsible for removing snow and ice to allow safe access to their property.  They have an obligation to ensure areas accessible to the public is safe and free and clear of any dangerous accumulation of snow and ice."

"Tennessee: Property owners are expected to take reasonable steps to remove snow and ice within a reasonable time after it has formed or accumulated."

"Arizona: City ordinances about snow removal, like this one from Flagstaff, AZ where owners, lessees, or residents are required to remove snow from public walkways that border the property within 24-hours."

"Iowa: In Iowa City, residents must remove snow from sidewalks with 24-hours of one inch of snow falling. The entire width of the sidewalk must be cleared down to the concrete."

These are just a few examples.

So, here is the LINK to the whole list of State specific rules.

Now that you have all the information, I suggest you pass along this post to others you know, so that they can be informed too!
Please be careful this Winter Season!

I hope you learned something new. Pass along the information!
Enjoy!

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