MY CAR IS REALLY BAD WEATHER. AND HERE’S A REMINDER OF SOME OF THE LAWS IN PENNSYLVANIA TO MAKE DRIVING IN THESE TYPES OF CONDITIONS SAFER. YOU DO HAVE TO CLEAR ICE FROM YOUR CAR, INCLUDING FROM YOUR ROOF, BEFORE DRIVING. AND IF YOUR WIPERS ARE ON, IT’S ALSO A REMINDER YOU HAVE TO HAVE THOSE HEADLIGHTS ON. IF THE ACCUMULATED SNOW OR ICE POSES A THREAT TO PEOPLE OR PROPERTY, YOU CAN RECEIVE A CITATION EVEN IF NOTHING FALLS FROM THE VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS SPACE. PENNSYLVANIA’S MOVE OVER LAW REQUIRES DRIVERS APPROACHING AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREA TO SAFELY MOVE ONE LANE AWAY. IF MERGING IS NOT POSSIBLE. YOU MUST SLOW DOWN. THIS INCLUDES AREAS WHERE TOW TRUCKS ARE ASSISTING DISABLED MOTORISTS AND OTHER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS. DO NOT USE CRUISE CONTROL. DON’T TRY TO PASS OTHER CARS THAT ARE GOING SLOW. AND IT’S ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO MAKE SURE SOMEONE ELS
Pennsylvania drivers reminded of key laws and safety tips during winter conditions
Updated: 7:08 PM EST Jan 23, 2026
As winter conditions approach, Pennsylvania drivers are reminded of important laws and safety tips to ensure safer travel.”If accumulated snow or ice poses a threat to people or property, you can receive a citation even if nothing falls from the vehicle. Please give emergency responders space. Pennsylvania’s ‘Move Over’ law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area to safely move one lane away. If merging is not possible, you must slow down. This includes areas where tow trucks are assisting disabled motorists,” Pennsylvania State Police said. Laws and safety tips for incoming snowstormDrivers must clear ice from their vehicles, including the roof, before driving.Additionally, if windshield wipers are in use, headlights must also be turned on.Other safety recommendations include avoiding the use of cruise control, refraining from passing cars that are moving slowly, and informing someone of your travel plans and expected arrival time in case of an emergency.
As winter conditions approach, Pennsylvania drivers are reminded of important laws and safety tips to ensure safer travel.
“If accumulated snow or ice poses a threat to people or property, you can receive a citation even if nothing falls from the vehicle. Please give emergency responders space. Pennsylvania’s ‘Move Over’ law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area to safely move one lane away. If merging is not possible, you must slow down. This includes areas where tow trucks are assisting disabled motorists,” Pennsylvania State Police said.
Laws and safety tips for incoming snowstormDrivers must clear ice from their vehicles, including the roof, before driving.Additionally, if windshield wipers are in use, headlights must also be turned on.Other safety recommendations include avoiding the use of cruise control, refraining from passing cars that are moving slowly, and informing someone of your travel plans and expected arrival time in case of an emergency.