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DE SB57
Bill
Status
6/7/2017
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Lavelle
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AI Summary
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Requires drivers of motor vehicles on Delaware highways to make reasonable efforts to remove accumulated ice and snow from hoods, trunks, windshields, windows, roofs, truck cabs, trailers, semitrailers, and intermodal freight containers before operation.
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Establishes a civil penalty 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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Increases penalties to $200-$1,000 for non-commercial vehicles and $500-$1,500 for commercial vehicles when ice or snow dislodges and causes physical injury or property damage to others.
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Exempts drivers operating vehicles during ongoing snow or ice storms and operators of parked vehicles from the requirement.
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Specifies that violations do not result in 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
Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 7 On Its Merits
6/14/2017