(1) A person commits the offense of operating a vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct the driver if the person is operating a vehicle that is loaded or equipped or where baggage or an encumbrance does any of the following:
- (a) Substantially obstructs the driver’s views to the rear, through one or more mirrors and otherwise.
- (b) Obstructs the driver’s view to the front or sides.
- (c) Interferes with control of the driving mechanism.
- (d) Prevents the free, unhampered operation of the vehicle by the driver.
- (2) The offense described in this section, vehicle loaded or equipped to obstruct driver, is a Class C traffic violation.
[1983 c.338 §500; 1985 c.16 §259]