Illegal to plow snow from driveways to streets

The Orleans County Sheriff's Office cautions residents and snow plowing contractors that it is against the law to plow snow into public streets or roadways. Section 1219 of the New York state Vehicle & Traffic Law prohibits placing glass or other injurious substances on the highway. Subdivision (a) of that section includes snow as an injurious substance. If snow is pushed out of a driveway and across the public street or roadway, it must be removed from the street or roadway immediately.