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Lansing, MI – As winter weather continues across Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding residents that pushing snow into or across public roadways is illegal and dangerous. The warning comes as crews respond to ongoing snow removal efforts statewide and increased travel risks for drivers, pedestrians, and road workers.
According to MDOT, depositing snow, ice, or slush onto public roads violates Section 257.677a of the Michigan Vehicle Code. The law prohibits property owners and contractors from plowing or shoveling snow onto roadways or shoulders, where it can obstruct visibility and create slick, hazardous driving conditions…