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Legislation seeks to punish drivers for failing to clear snow

Under proposed legislation, motorists could be fined for not cleaning snow off their vehicles. But there are plenty of objections to this bill.

Western New York Assemblyman Mickey Kearns says if the bill comes to the floor, he'll vote no.  

"I think it's basic common sense. I don't think we need to legislate common sense," Kearns said.

The bill, which already has been debated in committee, calls for fines for any moving vehicle with three or more inches of snow on it. 

"I don't see it coming to the floor (for a vote) any time soon," Kearns said.
 
Laws requiring cars be snow-free are already on the books in Connecticut and New Jersey.

If approved in New York state, tickets for snow-covered passenger vehicles could result in fines from $150 to $800. Truckers could face up to $1,250 in fines.