Scraping the ice and snow off of your windshield is pretty much the last thing you want to do when it's freezing outside, but it's actually the law in certain states.

If the snow and ice isn't properly scraped off your windshield and windows (meaning you cut some corners and there are still patches of ice) you could get stopped and fined up to $1,000 in certain states, according to USA Today. The regulation differs depending where you live, but they can penalize you for distracted driving or presenting a danger to other drivers, according to trucking.org.

Think about it: You can't see as well when there's ice on your windshield, and the chunks that accumulate on the roof of your car could fly off when your car is in motion. Several fatal car accidents have even happened because ice or snow hit drivers, according to NPR. Here are the states that have snow removal laws:

Alaska

Connecticut

Georgia

Massachusetts

Michigan

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Tennessee

Wisconsin

Even if your state isn't on this list, the next time you have to suit up and clear off your car, think about all the drivers you'll protect (not about your freezing fingers). If you're not sure if you've done a good enough job scraping, take a walk around the car and check that you can see in and out of all the windows — not just the driver's. You can get pulled over for just looking like you might have an obstructed view of the road.

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