(1) A person shall not operate a commercial snow removal vehicle to remove snow or ice on a public street or highway or in a parking lot accessible for use by the public unless the vehicle is operated with at least 1 flashing, rotating, or oscillating yellow or amber light that is clearly visible in a 360-degree arc from a distance of 500 feet when in use.

    (2) A person who owns or leases a commercial snow removal vehicle shall not knowingly allow a person to operate that vehicle in violation of subsection (1).

    (3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00.

    (4) As used in this section:

    (a) "Commercial snow removal vehicle" means a vehicle equipped with a plow or other device that is used to remove snow or ice for payment or other remuneration.

    (b) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.