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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

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chilltocam
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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

had to go out this morning and can't tell you how many cars are out there with a pile of snow on the roof. It can be so dangerous. Such a simple thing to do to make sure those driving around you don't have to deal with a sheet of ice flying at them while they are driving.

And if you can't reach, get a snow brush with an extendable handle, get a step stool - whatever - just do it!

Posted 12/17/20 1:31 PM
 
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valentinesbaby48
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

It’s so dangerous not only to other cars but yourself when you drive and the snow comes down on the front of your car.

Posted 12/17/20 1:33 PM
 

Tulips915
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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

I know I saw so many today. And so many with snow covering the front windshield!?!?!??! WTF. Don't be so f&cking lazy (and that is pure laziness)!!!! Every car is equipped with a defroster. No f'n excuse.

Posted 12/17/20 1:36 PM
 

GoldenRod
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

They've been trying to make this a law for over 10 years, but for some reason, it can't get passed.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/S4179


§ 1229-E. CLEARANCE OF SNOW, SLEET, AND HAIL. 1. NO PERSON SHALL OPER-
ATE A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY WHILE THERE IS AN
ACCUMULATION OF SNOW, SLEET, OR HAIL ON THE ROOF OR CARGO BED SURFACES
THEREOF, WHETHER OF ANY OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT, TRAILER, OR OTHER CARGO
COMPARTMENT IN EXCESS OF THREE INCHES.
2. THE REMOVAL OF ACCUMULATED SNOW, SLEET, OR HAIL REQUIRED BY SUBDI-
VISION ONE OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY DURING THE FALLING OF SNOW,
SLEET, OR HAIL OR WITHIN THREE HOURS AFTER THE CESSATION OF THE FALLING
THEREOF.
3. (A) THE OPERATOR OF A NON-COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, EXCLUDING A DISABLED OPERATOR, SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS NOR MORE
THAN EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.
...



My apologies on the all-caps. That's the way it's posted on the official NY Senate site.

Posted 12/17/20 1:42 PM
 

Diane
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!

Posted 12/17/20 1:43 PM
 

valentinesbaby48
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by Diane

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!



It really is. I wonder if the really short people here will respond as I know it is harder for them and they are probably the worst culprits.

Posted 12/17/20 1:52 PM
 

Sash
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by valentinesbaby48

Posted by Diane

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!



It really is. I wonder if the really short people here will respond as I know it is harder for them and they are probably the worst culprits.



I’m really short and I’ve used a broom in the past, if my husband wasn’t around to do it.Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 12/17/20 2:07 PM
 

valentinesbaby48
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by Sash

Posted by valentinesbaby48

Posted by Diane

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!



It really is. I wonder if the really short people here will respond as I know it is harder for them and they are probably the worst culprits.



I’m really short and I’ve used a broom in the past, if my husband wasn’t around to do it.Chat Icon Chat Icon



Ahhh yes that could work too lol

Posted 12/17/20 2:08 PM
 

MarathonKnitter
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by Sash

Posted by valentinesbaby48

Posted by Diane

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!



It really is. I wonder if the really short people here will respond as I know it is harder for them and they are probably the worst culprits.



I’m really short and I’ve used a broom in the past, if my husband wasn’t around to do it.Chat Icon Chat Icon



me too. when DS wasn't around, i would bring out the kitchen broom lol

ah, i miss the north east.
don't be surprised if one of these days i post that i'm moving back.

my heart will always be in NY

Posted 12/17/20 2:16 PM
 

ali120206
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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

I was so happy when the wind blew all of the snow off the roof and I didn't have to clean it.

Posted 12/17/20 2:32 PM
 

RainyDay
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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

My husband is a huge culprit of this. It gets me so mad. I always come out and have to clean it off both cars. It's scary to drive behind cars and have it fall right in front of you.

Posted 12/17/20 2:37 PM
 

klingklang77
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by Sash

Posted by valentinesbaby48

Posted by Diane

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!



It really is. I wonder if the really short people here will respond as I know it is harder for them and they are probably the worst culprits.



I’m really short and I’ve used a broom in the past, if my husband wasn’t around to do it.Chat Icon Chat Icon



I’m short, too. About 5’ 3”. I get it done. But usually my car is so buried by that point and I just wait for the snow to disappear. That way I don’t have to dig myself out and just warm it up. To add, my car is almost 20 years old with very little mileage, I also fill up my gas tank about 4 times a year, so that gives you an idea how much I drive.

Message edited 12/17/2020 2:45:16 PM.

Posted 12/17/20 2:44 PM
 

chilltocam
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by valentinesbaby48

Posted by Diane

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!



It really is. I wonder if the really short people here will respond as I know it is harder for them and they are probably the worst culprits.



Sorry, but it's no excuse. Get a broom, a step stool, an extendable snow brush, whatever you need to get it done. Not to mention how many grown men I saw driving small cars (Civics. BMW 3 Series etc) today with a roof (and car) full of snow. It really infuriates me that people's laziness puts others in danger

Posted 12/17/20 3:09 PM
 

chilltocam
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by GoldenRod

They've been trying to make this a law for over 10 years, but for some reason, it can't get passed.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/S4179


§ 1229-E. CLEARANCE OF SNOW, SLEET, AND HAIL. 1. NO PERSON SHALL OPER-
ATE A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY WHILE THERE IS AN
ACCUMULATION OF SNOW, SLEET, OR HAIL ON THE ROOF OR CARGO BED SURFACES
THEREOF, WHETHER OF ANY OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT, TRAILER, OR OTHER CARGO
COMPARTMENT IN EXCESS OF THREE INCHES.
2. THE REMOVAL OF ACCUMULATED SNOW, SLEET, OR HAIL REQUIRED BY SUBDI-
VISION ONE OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY DURING THE FALLING OF SNOW,
SLEET, OR HAIL OR WITHIN THREE HOURS AFTER THE CESSATION OF THE FALLING
THEREOF.
3. (A) THE OPERATOR OF A NON-COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, EXCLUDING A DISABLED OPERATOR, SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS NOR MORE
THAN EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.
...



My apologies on the all-caps. That's the way it's posted on the official NY Senate site.



I don't get why it isn't a law in NY. I know it is in other states. I really hope it becomes a law here. We need it

Posted 12/17/20 3:11 PM
 

JME78
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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

This makes me so angry.

People are so lazy and don't give a sh*t about others on the road.

Posted 12/17/20 4:24 PM
 

tourist

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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

I'm 5'4" and we have an SUV. I used a broom because I had to go out unexpectedly last night & my husband was working.

Posted 12/17/20 5:28 PM
 

longislemom
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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

ughh hate this too. this morning i gave DD an ikea stool and a broom thingy i bought at the dollar store. that little wipplesnapple was about to leave the driveway with this mountain on her cartop . i was like oh no you dont young lady.

Posted 12/17/20 6:19 PM
 

Sash
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by longislemom

ughh hate this too. this morning i gave DD an ikea stool and a broom thingy i bought at the dollar store. that little wipplesnapple was about to leave the driveway with this mountain on her cartop . i was like oh no you dont young lady.



WipplesnappleChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

and good for you mom!

Posted 12/17/20 6:29 PM
 

Sash
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

Posted by chilltocam

Posted by valentinesbaby48

Posted by Diane

This makes me so angry, it is just laziness!!



It really is. I wonder if the really short people here will respond as I know it is harder for them and they are probably the worst culprits.



Sorry, but it's no excuse. Get a broom, a step stool, an extendable snow brush, whatever you need to get it done. Not to mention how many grown men I saw driving small cars (Civics. BMW 3 Series etc) today with a roof (and car) full of snow. It really infuriates me that people's laziness puts others in danger



If my 4’11” @ss can do it, anyone can. Chat Icon

Posted 12/17/20 6:30 PM
 

NervousNell
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

I totally thought of this thread as I was driving on Sunrise Highway earlier. I saw huge sheets of snow flying off and hitting the road.
Super scary.

Posted 12/17/20 7:17 PM
 

Mill188
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

I am really short (5' on the dot)..and I completely clean off my car before driving. I have a snow brush that extends...if that's not around I would use a broom.

I was in a horrific accident where something flew off the car in front of me (not snow - a car part) on Sunrise Highway a few years ago....2 surgeries later including spinal fusion....I'm still amazed that people think its ok to drive with snow on their car or things improperly strapped down.

The person who was responsible for my accident had minimum insurance coverage too - it has been a nightmare.

Posted 12/17/20 9:59 PM
 

DrMeg
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CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

I posted this here a few years ago and you should have seen the excuses people came up with for not cleaning their cars. It’s pure laziness that could get someone killed.

Posted 12/17/20 11:17 PM
 

anonymoususer
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Re: CLEAN THE SNOW OFF THE ROOF OF YOUR CAR!!!

On my way home today around 1pm some ***** on the expressway was drinking a large Starbucks in the left lane while an ice sheet that went flying off her car and almost hit the car behind her. I was in the hov lane next to her and honked a lot. She wouldn’t turn to look at me. She must’ve not heard me. Asshole.

Ya had time to stop for Starbucks but you couldn’t spend five minutes to clean off your car?!

Some other winner had snow all over the back windshield. And the back windows. Flyinnnnng in the left lane.

Message edited 12/18/2020 1:52:04 AM.

Posted 12/18/20 1:48 AM
 
 

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