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DE SB58
Bill
Status
3/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sturgeon
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AI Summary
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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.
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Exempts drivers from removing ice and snow that accumulates during continuous operation of the vehicle, except from the windshield.
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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.
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Prohibits motor vehicle points or driving record entries for violations of this section.
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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