“Mud tracked onto or deposited on the road can create a
hazardous condition for other motorists and will not be tolerated”, said Karen
Michael, District Executive.
When vehicles deposit mud on roadways, the property owner,
the company in charge of the operation, the vehicle owner, and the driver of
the vehicle that deposited mud, can all be held responsible and made to pay for
any damages resulting from the incident. Such incidents are addressed through
the Motor Vehicle Code. The PA Motor Vehicle Code Section 3709 covers litter,
including the deposit of any dangerous or detrimental substance. The fine is
$300 per occasion.
Mud deposits can be reported to the Pennsylvania State
Police and citations can be issued. Operations can be shut down until the
problem is corrected.
“Safety is our top priority in designing, building and
maintaining our highway system”, Michael said. This issue is extremely
important as the spring thaw continues and mud problems become worse.”
