Drivers are being warned to keep their cars clean - as a dirty windscreen could land them a hefty fine. We all love having a fresh and sparkling clean motor, but finding the time to actually take it to a car wash, or do the job ourselves at home with a bucket and a sponge, can be tricky. While keeping our vehicles clean certainly makes them look good (and us feel better), giving it a good scrub could also help you stay safe on the roads.
New research by the car insurance team at Comparethemarket has revealed nearly half of drivers (47 per cent) did not realise that having a grubby windscreen could land them with a whopping £5,000 fine and up to nine points on their licence. Highway Code rules state that a driver's vision needs to be free from obstruction.
Meanwhile, over two-thirds of drivers (66 per cent) were not aware that driving with a dirty windscreen can also invalidate their car insurance.
