Connecticut Passes Snow-Removal Law

Simple solution #1: People shouldn't follow too closely to trucks during/after a heavy snowfall. That would eliminate the windshield problem.

Simple solution #2: Ban trucks from operating in states that experience snowfall. Goods will not get shipped to stores, but gosh darnit that would eliminate the "snow falling from a moving high-profile vehicle" "problem".

I'm still waiting on SOME genius to propose a bill stating that truck drivers must mop rain-water from the tops of their trailers before driving in a rainstorm or some other stupid ####.

 

They've already got people crying about the spray that trucks throw up in the rain. Idiots that don't know how to change their wiper blades are not and never will be my problem.

 

Probably the same type of people that have no problem driving 20+ over the speed limit in inclement weather, but turn into complete chicken**** drivers once they reach the rear of your trailer.....too scared to pass or whatever the excuse is. They cause a wreck...long story short, it will be that evil truck driver's fault who should have made sure that his truck completely absorbs water to prevent spray......or some other stupid ####.

 

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the cops would have to be following a truck, a witness would have to get the truck information, so unless this happens, i cannot see how the cops are going to be handing out tickets in any great numbers...

this "snow removal law" will become more and more a pain in the arse as more states write up their own laws. a solution SHOULD BE worked out BEFORE the law becomes in effect....

 

That'd be the same people driving with their headlights off so you can't see them at all.

 

Fixed facilities might work for larger terminals or truck stops. However, the vast majority of smaller companies could not afford to put them in. Since they would only be used for a short time after each snow storm, the likelyhood of commercial facilities is zero. State installations at the border would back traffic up for hours and miles because of the limited through put. Trucks not returning to terminals (owner-operators) who sit out storms in remote areas would not have the ability to get to a fixed facility to remove the SNICE. The 31 state trucking associations that petitioned for a federal rule on this problem suggested that the solution should be vehicle based. Each truck, or car in this country should be designed to prohibit the accumulation of SNICE. Yes, it will increase the cost of vehicles but it will also eliminate a legitimate concern for the safety of the motoring public.

 

Yeah, that's great. The companies that can't afford the facilities can easily just buy all new trucks and trailers cause we're just rolling in money, right?

 

Just got a wash at a Streakin Beacon, and they have a poster on the wall saying that they will NOT remove snow and ice from trailer roofs. They tried removal using lots of water, snow just soaked it up, then the weight and roof strength became a problem, and any other methods they are worried about their employees safety.
I'd like somebody that gets a ticket in NJ to ask the judge where drivers can go, without driving, to get snow safely removed!

 

why should the cost of something for a car i buy be added to that car, unless i specifically ordered it that way...?? i mean, if its an option, then KEEP IT THAT WAY, DO NOT FORCE ME TO PAY FOR SOMETHING I EITHER DO NOT WANT OR WILL NOT USE.....for instance, if i lived in sunny california or florida, why would i want to pay for de-icing equipment..??

once these items are installed in a selected few vehicles, it does not take too long before they get installed in ALL vehicles....as the manufacturer see's $$$ at the sales desk.......

i thought you knew....all trucking companies, even the tiniest of companies are rolling in dough.......(j/k)

again, forcing someone to buy something is NOT what's needed......

solving the problems BEFORE making legislation about it IS THE WAY to do things....

 

i agree "ask the judge"....that dipstick will probably only say, "ain't my problem, pay the fine" and that'll be what get's echoed across the country, "ain't my problem......you figure it out"....