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An Act To Increase the Safety of Motorists on Public Ways
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §2082, sub-§8  is enacted to read:
 
8.  Obstruction by snow or ice.     A person may not operate a motor vehicle with snow or ice on the front windshield or a side wing mirror or side or rear window that obstructs the operator's clear view of the way or an intersecting way. A violation of this subsection is a traffic infraction for which a fine of $175 must be imposed. A fine imposed under this subsection may not be suspended by the court.
 
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with snow or ice on the front windshield or a side wing mirror or side or rear window that obstructs the operator's clear view of the way or an intersecting way. A violation is subject to a fine of $175.