A MOVING SNOW BANK?

     Well, that was an interesting response to yesterday's blog about the Oscars! Thank you all for participating. I've come to the conclusion that I will be boycotting the Oscars too since there are no Chinese people nominated! Moving along....So, are we ready for this blizzard about to hit this northeast region of the United States? Did every one stock up with their bread and milk? Are the snow blowers ready to go? 

     I know some of you will get lazy when it comes to cleaning the car off because there will be too much snow. But for the love God, please make sure you clean your car off thoroughly and don't clean it off like this lady. (photo above) This Canadian woman was ticketed after driving what police called a "moving snowbank." According to the Halifax police, the woman was stopped on Wednesday because her car was not properly cleared of snow. The photo of the four-door black sedan shows only a small section of the windshield cleared of snow on the driver's side and several inches of snow on its roof. 

     The woman told officers that she was on her way to a car wash to melt the snow. WHAT....A.....MORON! The woman was issued a $180 ticket for driving a motor vehicle with an obstruction on its windshield. Not only did this woman put herself in danger, but she put others in danger, as well. What if someone was crossing the street from right to left? She would not have seen them. What if a car was turning from the right side? She would not have seen them. It takes an extra 15 minutes to clear your car off. Yes, it sucks, but it's better to be safe on the roads out there. 

     Officers posted the photo of the snow-covered vehicle on their Facebook page as a deterrent and it's been shared more than 500 times. Apparently, this woman in Halifax wasn't the only one trying to cut corners in Canada. In Ontario, a man received a $110 ticket after an officer spotted his car which was largely covered in snow with a small hole in the front window so he can see. Luckily the officer knew the driver, so he still gave him a ticket and a warning to clear the snow from his car before he goes for his next drive. The officer then helped the driver clear the snow from his car before he let him on his way. 

     With the snow coming, please don't be like these two idiots! Clear your cars off completely before you drive. Not only is it dangerous for you, but it's dangerous for us too. Make sure that you especially get the snow off of the roof. There has been many times where I saw frozen snow on the roof of a car go flying off the roof as the car was driving and come crashing down on a windshield of the car behind them causing an accident or the windshield to be severely damaged. The bottom line is clear off those cars before you drive! And that ends my public service announcement! Happy Blizzard and go get the bread and milk!