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old31 · 04-07-2025, 09:21 AM

A little more info on Keith's post.

Name: Jessica's Law.

Codification: NH RSA 265:79-b (Negligent Driving).

Purpose: The law requires drivers to remove snow and ice from their vehicles before driving on state roads, in response to a fatal accident involving ice falling from a truck.
Penalties:

First offense: Fine of $250 to $500.

Subsequent offenses: Increased penalties, potentially up to $500 to $1,000.

Background: Jessica's Law was enacted in 2001 after a fatal accident where a sheet of ice flew off a tractor trailer and hit another vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision with Jessica Smith's car.

04-07-2025, 09:21 AM	#19
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,459	Re: Snowday A little more info on Keith's post. Name: Jessica's Law. Codification: NH RSA 265:79-b (Negligent Driving). Purpose: The law requires drivers to remove snow and ice from their vehicles before driving on state roads, in response to a fatal accident involving ice falling from a truck. Penalties: First offense: Fine of $250 to $500. Subsequent offenses: Increased penalties, potentially up to $500 to $1,000. Background: Jessica's Law was enacted in 2001 after a fatal accident where a sheet of ice flew off a tractor trailer and hit another vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision with Jessica Smith's car.