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So, I guess we shut down all truck traffic north of the Mason-Dixon line after, say thanksgiving? Or, are we, in a quest to live an entirely hazard free life, to legislate that snow/ice cannot accumulate on top of any truck or bus?

What do you expect drivers to do, climb on top of their rigs and shovel the danged things off? (Does this mean I get to claim workers comp when I fall through the sheet metal roof?) I always thought that northerners were a hardy, thoughtful lot, who understood that added hazards of winter driving and acted accordingly.

What a pitty that I find out there are whiners, and other "THERE OUGHTTA BE A LAW!!" types who hoist the nanny-government flag when it is THEIR ox being gored.

(Note, this is not being directed at you, specifically, but at those who feel this law is in any way justified.)

I actually agree with you. My concern is more with those who leave snow and ice blocking their vision, headlights or taillights. For many vehicles cleaning all snow and ice off the roof is just not practical - tall minivans and SUVs with roof racks come to mind. And getting up on the roof of a semi-trailer covered in ice and snow really sounds like a major injury just waiting to happen. I think ice and snow flying off of vehicle's roofs is just a hazard that you have to deal with. Although, car owners don't really have an excuse, and that snow and ice sliding off your roof and covering your windshield (under braking) or rear window can be a real hazard.