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Drivers face fine of up to £1,000 if they don't do this 1 thing in winter
The RAC says police can issue three penalty points and fines that rise to £2,500 for goods vehicles if windows and lights are obscured.
- Under Rule 229 of the Highway Code, drivers must be "able to see" and "clear all snow and ice from all your windows," or face fines of up to £1,000.
- Frost and snow buildup during autumn and winter commutes create hazardous conditions; drivers must also ensure "lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible and legible."
- A standard roadside ticket costs around £60, but severe cases result in £1,000 fines and three penalty points, with the maximum fine reaching £2,500 for goods vehicles.
- The RAC recommends using an ice scraper alongside internal heaters to clear ice, while ensuring that "mirrors are clear and the windows are demisted thoroughly."
- To prevent overnight frost buildup, motorists can use car or windscreen covers, and de-icer sprays effectively melt ice when temperatures drop throughout winter.
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