Jessica's Law
Snow on the roof of the car
Posted on: January 10, 2020 - 10:53am
Jessica's Law/Snow Removal
The Thornton Police Department wants to remind you that New Hampshire law requires motorists to remove snow and ice from their vehicles. RSA 265:79-b: Negligent Driving. $310.00 fine for the first offense. Please be mindful as not clearing off your vehicle can be dangerous. Officer's will be enforcing this law and monitoring for compliance during the winter months. Drive Safely!
"Jessica's Law was passed by the New Hampshire legislature in 2001 (and later amended in 2005) in response to the death of Jessica Smith, a 20 year old woman who was killed when ice flew off the top of a truck and hit a second truck, resulting in a head-on collision with Jessica's car."