VERIFY: Yes, Alabama drivers can be held legally responsible if ice or snow from their car damages another vehicle

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Imagine you’re driving down the highway when suddenly a chunk of ice flies off the car in front of you and hits your windshield.

Let’s verify.

QUESTION:

Can a driver be held legally responsible in Alabama if snow flies off their car and damages another?

Yes, even without a specific snow removal law, Alabama drivers can be held legally responsible if ice or snow from their car damages another vehicle, through civil liability or criminal citations.

WHAT WE FOUND:

Unlike some other states, Alabama does not have a specific law requiring drivers to remove snow and ice before hitting the road…

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