In this section, “exposed vehicle surface” includes for a vehicle: The hood; The trunk; The windshield; Each window; The roof; The cab of a commercial or noncommercial truck; and The top of: A trailer or semitrailer being towed by a motor vehicle; and A commercial trailer or semitrailer. Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person may not operate or tow a vehicle without making reasonable efforts to remove from exposed vehicle surfaces, before operation or towing, accumulated snow and ice that poses a threat to persons or property. The prohibition under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply if compliance with the prohibition would: Cause the operator of the vehicle to violate any law or regulation regarding workplace safety; or Threaten the health or safety of the operator of the vehicle. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a police officer may enforce paragraph (1) of this subsection only as a secondary action when the police officer detains a driver of a motor vehicle for a suspected violation of another provision of the Code. A person who is convicted of a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection while operating or towing a noncommercial vehicle is subject to: For a first offense, a fine of $25; For a second offense, a fine of $50; For a third offense, a fine of $100; and For a fourth or subsequent offense, a fine of $200. A person who is convicted of a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection while operating or towing a commercial vehicle is subject to: For a first offense, a fine of $75; For a second offense, a fine of $150; For a third offense, a fine of $300; For a fourth offense, a fine of $600; and For a fifth or subsequent offense, a fine of $1,000. Except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, each day that a violation occurs or continues is a separate violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection. A person may not be found to have violated paragraph (1) of this subsection more than once in any 24–hour period. A person may not commit a violation of subsection (b)(1) of this section that contributes to an accident that results in property damage or the death of or, as defined in § 20–102 of this article, serious bodily injury to another person. A person who is convicted of a violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection is subject to: For a violation that occurred while operating or towing a noncommercial vehicle, a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $1,000; or For a violation that occurred while operating or towing a commercial vehicle, a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,500.