MSP stresses importance of cleaning windshields

WAKEFIELD — With winter set in on the Gogebic Range, local law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to fully clean off their windshields and windows before hitting the road.

Not only is cleaning windshields safer, according to Michigan State Police Community Service Trooper Jerry Mazurek, but it’s also required by law.

Mazurek said in a news release Michigan law requires drivers have unobstructed windows while driving.

“A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with … an object that obstructs the vision of the driver of the vehicle, except as authorized by law,” the relevant law reads....