A driver was issued a $110 fine for not cleaning off the snow before hitting Highway 417 Wednesday, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Police say they were responding to a stalled vehicle on the highway at Rochester Street, when the driver had to hit the brakes quickly, causing the accumulated snow to fall onto the windshield.
Though it did not cause a crash, police say, the incident resulted in congested traffic.
The fine was issued for depositing snow on the roadway, police add.
A perfect example of why you should clean off the snow from your car before driving. While police were busy dealing with a stalled vehicle on #Hwy417 at Rochester, this driver had to stop quickly, causing the snow to fall onto their windshield. They were very lucky not to cause… pic.twitter.com/em5BMUDR0i
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) April 9, 2025
