Maryland drivers could face fines for not clearing snow off vehicles under new bill

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The big winter storm across DC, Maryland, and Virginia has brought more than just icy sidewalks and roads, it’s brought dangerous “ice missiles” to our highways. Following a series of harrowing accidents, pressure has increased for Maryland lawmakers to ensure that clearing your car’s roof becomes a legal requirement, not just a courtesy.

The Problem: Ice on the Move

This week alone, the region saw the dangers of neglected vehicle roofs. In Harford and Anne Arundel counties, chunks of ice flying off moving vehicles smashed windshields and caused several injuries, including one involving an Anne Arundel County deputy…

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