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15.11.2022 - 22:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Driving in bad weather causes over a thousand injuries and four fatalities in the UK every year.
And, as well as the danger it poses, drivers could also be at risk of fines and license points if not driving correctly.
New research by tyre company ATS Euromaster has revealed a couple of little-known winter road rules - and one of them could land you a £1,000 fine and three points on your licence if it's not followed.
Keeping your air conditioning on while driving is vital during cold weather, as the outside conditions can cause the windows to steam up and obstruct your view.
Make sure you have your aircon on to make sure your visibility isn’t reduced, and you avoid a fine. Driving with misty windows could see you slapped with a fine and licence points.
With that in mind, here are a few other winter road rules that should be followed as the temperatures drop.
If the weather is snowy, drivers must make sure that their windows and lights are completely clear of snow before setting off on a journey.
This is a legal requirement, and driving with snow or ice blocking your view could result in a £60 fine and three points on your license.
According to the data from ATS Euromaster, well over half (60%) of drivers don’t know the recommended driving distance in snow and ice. When the roads are icy, they will inevitably be more slippery than usual, and braking distances can be 10 times more than on a dry road.
National Highways therefore advises to slow down and keep 10 times the normal recommended gap between you and the car in front. It also advises to drive particularly slowly around bends.
Rule 236 of the Highway Code states: "You must not use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced as they dazzle other
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