'It Could Save A Life': Drivers Reminded To Clear Snow Off Cars After Storm
LEXINGTON (CBS) – Following the Boston area's biggest winter storm of the season, police are once again telling drivers to clear the snow before they go.
A photo shared by Massachusetts State Police spokesman Dustin Fitch shows snow piled high on the roof of a Honda pulled over on Route 2 in Lexington Monday morning.
And then this one just now on Route 2 in #Lexington ????????♂️#ClearSnowBeforeYouGo❄️ #MAsnow #MAwx #wx pic.twitter.com/qdNghveBwo
— Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) March 4, 2019
The agency tweeted out another picture of a snow-covered car and someone clearing snow from the top of a van after being pulled over.
#ClearSnowBEFOREyouGo What could go wrong? ????????♂️
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 4, 2019
Another storm ❄️ another safety message....for your safety and the safety of those around you, please clear it before you leave. #MAsnow #Wx #MAwx pic.twitter.com/IYb9lW4qPp
And in New Hampshire, State Police there shared a photo of an SUV they pulled over and reminded drivers about Jessica's Law, named for a woman who was killed in a crash caused by ice falling from a tractor-trailer.
"Be responsible and clear all snow and ice from your vehicle," police tweeted. "It could save a life."
Driving today? Be responsible and clear all snow and ice from your vehicle... it could save a life. #NHSP #TroopA #JessicasLaw pic.twitter.com/lmqqBPTsXI
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) March 4, 2019
Massachusetts drivers pulled over for having too much snow on their vehicle can face a fine of up to $200.