Obstructed Windshields In Winter: Clear The Snow
After a dusting of snow, sleet, freezing rain, or hail, it’s necessary to clean off your windshield. It’s necessary in order to see and drive safely, and now it’s necessary because it’s the law.
Maine State Police are warning drivers to clear their windshields completely after a snowstorm before taking to the roads. If a driver’s windshield is obstructed, he or she will be fined. Fines for an obstructed windshield reach upwards of $135.
The law is for both the driver’s benefit as well as all other motorists on the road. An estimated 90 percent of driving decisions are based on a clear and unobstructed view of the road, making good visibility essential. In addition to clearing windshields, drivers must also clear their windows, side mirrors, and front and back headlights.
There’s no denying that driving during the winter in Maine can be dangerous. Now, however, the days of “peephole” driving have come to an end and the winners are Mainers statewide. Yet while the inclement weather continues to fall, there’s more to driving safe than having a clean car. Driver’s should be aware of their surroundings, alert of road conditions, drive safely and slowly, and be prepared by keeping an emergency roadside assistance kit in your car. By taking precautions while on the road, safety will help take you to and from where you want to go during a slippery Maine winter.
At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein we see firsthand the effects of dangerous winter driving. If you’ve been injured in an accident by the negligence of someone else, call us today for a free and confidential consultation. In over 35 years, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has helped over 15,000 Mainers the justice they deserve.
And the next time Mother Nature showers our great state with snow, sleet, freezing rain, or hail, clean your car before you drive. It will not only save you money, it just may save your life.
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