BRUSHING OFF Drivers face instant $1,500 fines under ‘snow’ law as officials issue stern reminder they’re looking for violators

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BRUSHING OFF Drivers face instant $1,500 fines under ‘snow’ law as officials issue stern reminder they’re looking for violators

Post author:Thomas
Post published:December 29, 2025
Post category:fines / New Jersey / property damage / safety / winter driving

There are ways to avoid both the fine and the cleaning process

WINTER weather brings with it many tedious chores that motorists may choose to put off or ignore altogether.

However, there’s one responsibility that drivers across the United States will want to prioritize or risk getting hit with fines as high as $1,500.

Leaving snow on your car may seem tempting, but it could cost you bigCredit: Getty

Road rules require more than just a vehicle’s windshield to be cleared of snow and iceCredit: Getty

Clearing snow off and ice your car each morning can be an incredibly frustrating and time-consuming chore.

However, it’s one that motorists will want to prioritize if they live in states with laws mandating that cars be clear of snow and ice while on the road.

New Jersey law enforcement is reminding drivers in the state of this road rule ahead of major snowfall expected this weekend.

If drivers ignore it, they could risk fines of up to $1,500 if, while driving a commercial vehicle, their lack of cleanliness causes property damage or injury.

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For non-commercial vehicles, fines in this scenario start at $200 but can reach as high as $1,000.

However, any vehicle with snow and ice on it while being driven is liable for a $25 to $75 fine.

Police across the state are emphatically looking out for offenders of this law ahead of the major snowfall expected this weekend.

Law enforcement has also specified that drivers must do more than clear enough snow to see out the windshield.

All exterior surfaces must be cleared in order to fully comply with the law, which seeks to reducing risks to other motorists and pedestrians by minimizing the amount of debris flying off other vehicles.

Thankfully, there are some clever home hacks drivers can use to fully prevent the buildup of snow and ice on parts of their vehicle, as well as others which speed up the removal process significantly.