During the winter months, roads can be dangerous when there is ice, snow and sleet on the roads. Stopping times can be up to 10 times longer, meaning drivers must take their time when travelling from A to B.
With this in mind, Confused.com have pulled together advice on how drivers can keep themselves and other road users safe during the winter months. They have also revealed the fines you could find yourself receiving as the cold weather approaches and adverse weather conditions and warnings sweep across the nation.
According to experts at Confused.com, driving in winter clothing such as coats and scarves can lead to an on-the-spot fine of £100 and 3 points on your licence: Rule 97 of the highway code states that clothing and footwear should not prevent drivers from correctly using the controls. Large clothing items such as long coats and scarves may prevent drivers from using the vehicle's controls effectively. If involved in an accident police could issue ‘driving without due care and attention’ charge- an unnecessary cost non of us need this winter.
