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DE SB58

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Laura Sturgeon

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires vehicle operators to remove accumulated ice and snow from exterior surfaces before operating the vehicle, with civil penalties of $25-$75 per violation and a maximum of one penalty per 24-hour period.

  • Exempts drivers from removing ice and snow that accumulates during continuous operation of the vehicle, except from the windshield.

  • Imposes civil penalties of $200-$1,000 for non-commercial vehicles and $500-$1,500 for commercial vehicles when ice or snow dislodges and causes property damage or physical injury.

  • Prohibits motor vehicle points or driving record entries for violations of this section.

  • Authorizes police officers to make administrative stops upon reasonable suspicion of a violation for enforcement purposes.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Removal Of Ice And Snow From Moving Vehicles.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure) in House with 7 On Its Merits

4/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure4/4/2019
Transportation3/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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