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Snow on Cars Not Explicitly Illegal in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana as Police Warn of Travel Hazards

Officers are using general safety and visibility laws to ticket hazardous cases involving snow or ice on vehicles.

Overview

  • Reporters confirm there is no statewide ban on roof snow or ice in the three states, yet drivers can be cited when it creates a hazard.
  • Kentucky troopers point to KRS 189.290 and KRS 189.110, and Indiana relies on Title 9 provisions covering obstructed views or interference with control.
  • Ohio State Highway Patrol says most violations are minor misdemeanors, with penalties that can increase if a crash causes serious injury or death.
  • It is illegal to drive with snow or ice covering windshields, headlights or brake lights, and incidents like sliding snow or flying ice can trigger citations.
  • After up to a foot of weekend snow, gusts near 20–30 mph continue to reduce visibility, so officials urge drivers to clear vehicles to improve safety.