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[Nickbat]

I just read this comment posted elsewhere today:

Police will be stopping people from tomorrow who are driving with snow on the roof of their car and will issue fixed penalty of £60 + 3 points. It's in the highway code and was also on bbc radio 3!!

I assume it to be true. 

[cem_devecioglu]

normal , when you brake you see nothin after

[Omega_Dan]

Makes some sence i suppose. unless its acculmulated whilst you have been stuck on the road. Easy way to P**s people off imho.

[skyblue]

Good...its about time too.... its doesnt take that  long to clear all  the snow off  your car now does it well not 60 quids worth anyway

[Shimmy]

Yeah I heard about that, police are going to be hella busy if that's true.  Especially as ice often forms on the roof if the snow is left long enough between trips.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

This has been an offence for some time Nick, as is anything that could cause danger to other motorists or yourself whilst driving.  The police consider it could fall into your vision area, distracting you and also other motorists.

This is the section of the Highway Code that covers this and the Police will use if necessary under the Road Traffic Act:

229

Before you set off

    * you MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice from all your windows
    * you MUST ensure that lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible and legible
    * make sure the mirrors are clear and the windows are demisted thoroughly
    * remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other road users
    * check your planned route is clear of delays and that no further snowfalls or severe weather are predicted

[Laws CUR reg 30, RVLR reg 23, VERA sect 43 & RV(DRM)R reg 11]

 

[cem_devecioglu]

This has been an offence for some time Nick, as is anything that could cause danger to other motorists or yourself whilst driving.  The police consider it could fall into your vision area, distracting you and also other motorists.

This is the section of the Highway Code that covers this and the Police will use if necessary under the Road Traffic Act:

229

Before you set off

    * you MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice from all your windows
    * you MUST ensure that lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible and legible
    * make sure the mirrors are clear and the windows are demisted thoroughly
    * remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other road users
    * check your planned route is clear of delays and that no further snowfalls or severe weather are predicted

[Laws CUR reg 30, RVLR reg 23, VERA sect 43 & RV(DRM)R reg 11]

 

good idea.. but imo those that have written them probably never see a snow storm.. some years ago , I witnessed that.. awful, it covers the car faster than you can clean 

[Banjax]

good, clamp down on the lazy idiots 

[Auto Addict]

All for it

[henryd]

I'm all for it as well,I met a couple of cars this morning with only part of the screen cleared and the rest covered in snow

[Richie London]

we got out first snow last night community garden is pure white, nothing on the rds though, kid downstairs not going to school as its shut. bullshite, nothing stopping them going to school. traffic is normal out and its not even that bloody cold.

[aaronjb]

I'm all for it as well,I met a couple of cars this morning with only part of the screen cleared and the rest covered in snow

What's the problem with that?




(Just kidding.. I'd only just started clearing it all off the car at that point )

[Psychoca]

The recomedation of carrying  a brush in the car, is to swwe the snow off the road... lol...

That said it will 'P' off the owners of 4wd and people carriers...  Step ladders at the ready...

[skyblue]

I'm all for it as well,I met a couple of cars this morning with only part of the screen cleared and the rest covered in snow

What's the problem with that?




(Just kidding.. I'd only just started clearing it all off the car at that point )

but Ive seen so many like that in this small town .... bloody tits

[aaronjb]

I'm all for it as well,I met a couple of cars this morning with only part of the screen cleared and the rest covered in snow

What's the problem with that?




(Just kidding.. I'd only just started clearing it all off the car at that point )

but Ive seen so many like that in this small town .... bloody tits

Yep, there are a lot of them about! Incidentally I thought of you this morning (ooer) as I saw not one but two Omegas on my way to the M3 - one stuck waiting to go toward Ascot (champagne or silver saloon) and one as I was heading back toward Sainsbury (I forget what colour now) - and wondered if either of them were you

The recomedation of carrying  a brush in the car, is to swwe the snow off the road... lol...

Oddly enough, in the boot right now, I have:

One large stiff 24" wide broom.
One shovel.
One bag of cat litter.
Oh and the old car battery