In honor of the first big snowfall, here’s a common question: Do drivers have to clear snow off their cars?
Under VTL §375, there’s no specific law requiring snow or ice removal from roofs or hoods—only that windows, headlights, and license plates remain clear.
Bills have been proposed for years but never passed. Still, if flying ice from your car causes damage, civil liability applies.
It’s not illegal, but it’s the right thing to do—clear your car before driving.