Knowing all of Michigan’s driving laws is essential if you want to avoid penalties and keep yourself and those around you safe.
There is one law that many Michigan residents either disregard or simply forget.
It’s easy to see how this law could be ignored in certain winter weather conditions.
For example, suppose you’re in a hurry to get to work. As soon as you step outside, you realize it has been snowing all night and your car is completely buried.
In a hurry, you brush off just enough snow to clear your windshield, leaving the rest of the vehicle covered.
You get in your car and drive to work while it is still covered in snow. Without realizing it, you skipped a few steps that could result in a fine if you were pulled over.
For starters, you did not clear your license plate. Oh, and your windows, taillights, rear lights, headlights, hood, and roof are still buried in snow.
Was there snow on the roof? It’s just waiting to take off and hit someone else’s windshield. It is both dangerous and illegal.
Drivers who violate these laws risk being pulled over and ticketed.
Yes, Michigan drivers frequently overlook the one law that requires them to completely clear their vehicles.
The best thing you can do is take the time to completely remove the snow from your car. The last thing you want is to get a ticket or worse, injure someone who is also trying to get to work.