Snow removal bill passes

Posted 10/23/19

HARRISBURG, PA — The State Senate unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s legislation October 21 that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours …

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Snow removal bill passes

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HARRISBURG, PA — The State Senate unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s legislation October 21 that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy snow or ice storms.

Named “Christine’s Law,” Boscola said Senate Bill 114 would help prevent tragedies like the one that befell Christine Lambert of Palmer Township in 2005. She died when a large piece of ice dislodged from a passing truck and crashed through her windshield. Boscola has introduced her Christine’s Law bill in every Senate session following the tragic accident.

“I am encouraged by today’s overwhelming bipartisan vote,” Boscola said. “I hope my House colleagues will act soon on the bill.”

Boscola said her bill is aimed at building public awareness about highway safety and responsibility. “Hopefully, this measure would encourage more people to clear snow and ice from their vehicles,” she said.

Christine’s Law would give police officers discretion to pull over a vehicle where the buildup of ice or snow poses a potential hazard.

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