Snow and Ice Left on the Car
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-252a — a $75 infraction, and $200 to $1,000 when it flies off and hurts someone or damages property
The operator of a noncommercial motor vehicle removes accumulated ice or snow from it, the hood, trunk and roof included, so that none of it poses a threat to persons or property while the vehicle is driven on any street or highway.
Who handles this in Connecticut: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Connecticut directory.
| What happened | Penalty |
|---|---|
| What happenedIce or snow left on that poses a threat | PenaltyAn infraction, fined $75 |
| What happenedIt came loose and caused personal injury or property damage | PenaltyA fine of not less than $200 but not more than $1,000 for each offense |
The operator of a commercial motor vehicle has the same duty, with the same $75 fine, and a fine of not less than $500 when ice or snow from it causes injury or damage.
Sources for this section (1)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-252a — Removal of ice and snow from motor vehicle required. Penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.