PD on winter driving tips

Good Morning Jackson!
 
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season spent with friends and family!  We are solidly into winter and I wanted to send out a few “Winter Safety Tips” to help make your travels a little smoother.
 
Winter Driving:  There are three winter driving rules I would like everyone to keep foremost in their minds during this season.  They are snow removal from your car, snow removal from your driveway and parking.  Being aware of these laws can keep you, and your family safe and trouble free.
 
Snow Removal from Your Car:  It is the law in New Hampshire that excess amounts of snow and ice must be removed from your vehicle prior to driving on any way.  This law, 265:79-b, also knows as Jessica’s law, provides for a $250.00 dollar fine to any operator who does not remove snow from their car.  This is an important safety rule as blowing snow and ice can blind other vehicles or damage windshields.  Take a moment and be courteous, clean off that roof!
 
Snow Plowing:  I know that white gold is fun to play in for skiers, riders and gliders but it can be a handful when it piles up in your driveway.  As difficult as it is to find room for all of it, you cannot plow snow across the roadway..  This can cause icy patches across the road, that not only make it difficult to plow, but can endanger travelers.  Again, do not blow or plow snow into or across the roadway in Jackson.
 
Winter Parking:  This one can become an expensive lesson quickly!  The winter parking ban is in effect and as such, there is no legal parking on most roadways in Jackson.  Violations of the winter parking ban can result in a “Yellow Card”, parking ticket with a cost of $25.00 dollars.  Even worse, if it occurs during snow removal, your vehicle could be ticketed and towed.  Waking up to inches of fresh powder stinks if your car is gone!  Know the rules, and park smart.
 
These simple guidelines can help you avoid tickets and trouble during our ski season.  Here’s to bluebird skies and safe travels for everyone!
 
Regards,
 
Chief Chris Perley