snow!

[joe7]

Hi all,
Just a reminder, or to let those know that don't know!!

It is ILLEGAL to drive around with snow on the roof of your car!!
You could be stopped?, and get a £60 fine and 3 points!!!!
Joe

[Simon Site Manager]

Thanks for that Joe, I have about a foot on mine which I will now clear.

S

[EJJ150847]

I saw a plonker in a van where he'd just used his wipers to clear the part of his windscreen in front of him, the side and rear windows were still covered in snow


John

[kellys_eye]

IIRC - it is NOT illegal to drive with snow on your roof. You WILL, however, be charged if the snow is a deciding factor in any accident you may cause.

Specifically:

Police forces could start handing out the punishment if they deem it to constitute dangerous driving as a result of rule 229 of the Highway Code.

[northwales4u]

Its the same with anything that isnt secured properly to your car

[Simon Site Manager]

Well, I've cleared my roof now, apart from the chunks of ice!

S

[thescruff]

The first one reminded me of Eddie and his snow blower.

[speed]

i get a sweeping brush to knock snow off the van roof, i have to navigate the roof bars tho.

ive seen loads of cars drive with snow 12'' thick on the roof, more than one occasion ive seen aload fall off and cars behind swerve to avoid

[ultimatehandyman]

I took the Van for it's MOT a few weeks back when it first snowed and when I was walking back I was amazed at the amount of people driving with a credit card sized viewing window cleared from the frost on their windscreens

It takes me about 15 mins to clear the van windscreen before I can even think about setting off.

[Robotstar5]

I took the Van for it's MOT a few weeks back when it first snowed and when I was walking back...

It failed that badly they wouldn't let you drive it?

One of the nights last week I watched a car covered in snow put his brakes on, could just see a dim red glow where his rear lights were still covered, another accident waiting to happen!

[Cannyfixit]

Followed a artic out of the estate where I work in Walton Summit,as he went around the roundabout half the snow left the roof of the trailer and landed in the road,no harm done thankfully so how does this driver clear the roof of his vehicle

[Hitch]

Seen plenty of cop cars driving about with snow on the roof recently.

Lights are another thing a lot of people overlook when clearing snow from vehicles.

[Cannyfixit]

Police forces have denied claims that they were targeting drivers with snow on their cars.

Sergeant Andy Noble, of South Yorkshire Police, said: "We are aware of a hoax text message claiming to be from Humberside Police stating that motorists will be prosecuted for driving with excessive snow on their roofs."

A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: "As at any time of the year drivers are required to have a clear view through their windows when driving and officers may speak to drivers if this is not the case.

"However, information appearing on Facebook and being received by people via text message that we are specifically targeting drivers for having snow on their car is just not the case — it would appear to be just another urban myth."

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police also dismissed rumours that they had been dishing out fines to motorists for driving with snow on their car roof.
But he added: "There is no specific legislation on driving with snow on the roof of a vehicle, however if it slips over the windscreen or flies into the path of another car it could leave the driver open to being penalised for driving without due care and attention or careless or inconsiderate driving.

"Any snow left on vehicle bodywork, such as the bonnet or roof, could slide on to lights or windows causing dangerous obstruction to vision of the driver or signals to other road users.

"Snow could also slide from a moving vehicle and on to a footpath or roadway possibly causing danger or injury to other road users or pedestrians."

Seems like a urban myth,however I would imagine if you are a complete tit then you will be prosecuted onder rule 229 of the highway code

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

[ultimatehandyman]

I took the Van for it's MOT a few weeks back when it first snowed and when I was walking back...

It failed that badly they wouldn't let you drive it?

One of the nights last week I watched a car covered in snow put his brakes on, could just see a dim red glow where his rear lights were still covered, another accident waiting to happen!

No, I drop it off for a service and MOT, then collect it when it is ready

The Garage is only about 3/4 mile away, but it's hilly and a fair walk in the snow

[Simon Site Manager]

I'm sort of picturing the Hovis Ad with Chez trudging up the hill in his flat cap (although I know the hills in Dorset)