ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Jonathon E. Monken - Acting Director
For Immediate Release:
February 4, 2011
09:20 a.m.
For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
COLLINSVILLE, IL - Illinois State Police, District 11, continues to receive reports of damage to vehicles from ice falling off other vehicles.
The public is reminded to remove all ice and snow buildup on their vehicles before traveling. According to Illinois law it is illegal to move a vehicle on the highway "which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person or property."
Along with receiving a citation the driver of a vehicle may also be civilly liable for damage caused from objects falling off their vehicle and striking other vehicles.
Please take a few extra minutes and clear all of the ice and snow buildup off of your vehicle.
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