Snow clearing appeal

savemoney

Halfords sell a broom for roofs its around £10

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_818503_langId_-1_categoryId_255238

its on offer with other products

£6

http://www.maplin.co.uk/coarse-snow-brush-with-ice-scraper-476487?c=froogle&u=476487&t=module

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Car-Snow-Ice-Scraper-Brush/dp/B0040JSR16

Strider590

savemoney wrote: »

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

MUST = Well I think it's obvious
^^ This is the only one that can land you in trouble

The last 3 points are nothing more than advice.....



Let's get this straight, im not advocating being lazy and not cleaning your car of snow.... But im just trying to be realistic.

mikey72

savemoney wrote: »

I believe you are suppose to clear snow on roof if its likely to cause an accident

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/849809-drivers-face-60-fine-for-driving-with-snow-on-car-roof

rule 229 of the Highway Code




229 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069859


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

Only the first two are a legal necessity . While the others are good advice, they are only advice.

savemoney

It amounts to same thing I didnt say all of the rule was mandatory I mealy showed the rule due to the article. Most of the rule is common sense

mazza111

Long handled dustpan and brush from £1 shop work a treat. Used one for 2 years to clear the snow off my car. Well the brush part anyhoo :rotfl:

cyclonebri1

mikey72 wrote: »

Only the first two are a legal necessity . While the others are good advice, they are only advice.[/QUOTE]


But can be used in a court of law against you, remember?

cyclonebri1

savemoney wrote: »

It amounts to same thing I didnt say all of the rule was mandatory I mealy showed the rule due to the article. Most of the rule is common sense

As I posted above rules is rules and laws is laws but prosecutions can be based on failing to take on HC advice>>

flyingscotno1

mikey72 wrote: »

Only the first two are a legal necessity . While the others are good advice, they are only advice.

To a point- if you don't demist your windows before you drive they'll certainly be issuing a ticket if they catch you.

Kilty_2

I always try to fully clear my car however there was about a quarter of an inch of snow frozen solid to my roof yesterday and I couldn't clear it - until the car warmed up on the motorway

opinions4u

I've certainly had a near miss from an ice sheet that came off the top of a lorry that was in front of me.

I'm baffled as to how ice from the car in front can hit the windscreen though ... unless you're driving mighty close (which probably isn't wise in icy conditions).