257.677a Obstruction of safety vision by removal or deposit of snow, ice, or slush prohibited.
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257.677a Obstruction of safety vision by removal or deposit of snow, ice, or slush prohibited.
Sec. 677a.
(1)As used in this section:
(a)"Person" does not include the state or a political subdivision of the state or an employee of the state or a political subdivision of the state operating within the scope of his duties.
(b)"Safety vision" means an unobstructed line of sight enabling a driver to travel upon, enter, or exit a roadway in a safe manner.
(2)A person shall not remove, or cause to be removed, snow, ice, or slush onto or across a roadway or the shoulder of the roadway in a manner which obstructs the safety vision of the driver of a motor vehicle other than off-road vehicles.
(3)A person shall not deposit, or cause to be deposited, snow, ice, or slush onto or across a roadway or the shoulder of the roadway in a manner which obstructs the safety vision of the driver of a motor vehicle.
(4)A person shall not deposit, or cause to be deposited, snow, ice or slush on any roadway or highway.
(5)A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00.
History: Add. 1978, Act 82, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 1978 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 382 , Eff. Oct. 1, 2021