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DE SB152
Bill
Status
6/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Lavelle
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AI Summary
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Requires drivers of motor vehicles to make all reasonable efforts to remove accumulated ice and snow from the hood, trunk, windshield, windows, roof, truck cab, trailer top, or intermodal freight container before operating on Delaware highways.
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Imposes civil penalties of $25-$75 for failing to remove ice and snow, with each day constituting a separate violation but limited to one fine per 24-hour period.
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Provides increased penalties when ice or snow dislodges from a moving vehicle and causes physical injury or property damage: $200-$1,000 for non-commercial vehicles and $500-$1,500 for commercial vehicles.
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Exempts drivers from penalties during active snow or ice storms and parked vehicles.
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Specifies that violations incur no motor vehicle points.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Ice And Snow On Certain Exposed Surfaces Of A Moving Vehicle.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
6/29/2016