It's Black Friday and the first accumulating snowfall forecast is here. 1-3 inches is what meteorologists are calling for today. Thank God you bought that new shovel that was on sale recently at the local hardware store.

Getting up super early in the morning for a living, one of the things I have to deal with is early snow removal. Now, I don't consider myself a 'lazy' person; however, I can be with certain things. 😁

Ok, I admit it, I can do a half-ass job of removing snow from my vehicle when it snows.

car buried in snow
loading...

Not only is it unsafe for one to drive without removing snow and ice from your vehicle, but you can harm others if it were to blow off on other vehicles on the road.

BUT IS IT ILLEGAL?

22422555
Thinkstock Images
loading...

Not technically, but law enforcement will stop you can absolutely fine you.

 

While no law on the books directly requires snow removal before operation of a vehicle, law enforcement officials can issue several citations to address it.

Officers can fine drivers $35 for improper removal of debris on a vehicle or $200 for driving with an unsecured load, such as a pile of snow or sheet of ice on a vehicle's roof. -masslive.com

 

So, don't be lazy, and make sure you properly remove snow and ice from your vehicle. It's safer for you, others, and you won't get stopped and fined.

LOOK: The top holiday toys from the year you were born

With the holiday spirit in the air, it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic holiday gifts. Using national toy archives and data curated by The Strong from 1920 to today, Stacker searched for products that caught hold of the public zeitgeist through novelty, innovation, kitsch, quirk, or simply great timing, and then rocketed to success.

LOOK: The most expensive weather and climate disasters in recent decades

Stacker ranked the most expensive climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by the total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation, based on 2021 data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The list starts with Hurricane Sally, which caused $7.3 billion in damages in 2020, and ends with a devastating 2005 hurricane that caused $170 billion in damage and killed at least 1,833 people. Keep reading to discover the 50 of the most expensive climate disasters in recent decades in the U.S.

 

More From WUPE