warning to drivers

[richardshall]

Ive just been told that from tomorrow the police will be stopping all vehicles with snow on the roof.
They will be fined £60 and be given 3 points.
It has been on the news and the radio as well.

[Rifleman]

Been happening here all week.

[frontydan]

Well i'm safe on this one then.....

Cheers
Dan

[Drift]

And you mate here Dan
Tis a good thing about the snow on the roof though.

[michael1234]

what happens if you cant get all the snow off ? ive got a transit minibus aswell as the frontera , i always try my best with the transit but can never get it all off

[richardshall]

its something what i forget to be honest.
usually clear the windows and jump in

[andysd1]

i try not to remove it from the body work of cars, as it tends to scratch

[Drift]

Ermmm a long brush out of your bedroom window

I new a lad who lived near me when I was a kid, we lived near the docks and loads of wagons used to pass, at a roundabout a wagon went around it and a huge block of ice fell off the top and hit his head, he was in hospital for weeks.

[richardshall]

[Norse]

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teess ... -27756017/

was just hunting for the article to show my brother

[fogman]

what are you meant to do about the snow that settles on the roof whilst your standing in traffic queues caused by the snow ? what are hgv drivers expected to do, perhaps their employers will offer to buy a set of step ladders for the entire workforce &then expect them to climb up & clear their trailors during their breaks ? im sure health & safety would advise against such actions during the present conditions
in times when the countrys struggling to keep roads open surely the police have more meaningful jobs to do rather than to try & bump up the coffers for the force, ive never heard a bigger pile of bulls..t

[Rifleman]

By the way, it also applies to your lights and windows.

[robbie]

well i have had 2 windscreans fitted in the past due to snow/ice flying of the roof of cars and vans and it was frightening

[tatty]

the rule does exist and here it is a direct copy/paste and highlighted in red:

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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
[Laws CUR reg 30, RVLR reg 23, VERA sect 43 & RV(DRM)R reg 11]
£60 fine& 3 points on your license

[Nottingham]

so somebody actually thought about just funny, how many people ignore this bit of info - well done mate.

[Frenchfarmer]

Now that's checking your facts...and then some.
Good man!

[dave1966]

Hi all.

Im sorry but I have to agree with fogman on this,but saying this but I see some peoples views as well.
What about the buses,with snow on their roofs I had to take my 17yr old step daughter to A & E last night
as she had severe chest pains and I didnt have time to clear the snow off my fronties roof,I think clearing the snow
off the roof is a good idea but to get a £60 fine and 3 points on your licence is abit harsh though,I think the coppers
should issue warnings instead.
The police should be watching out for drivers using mobile phones whilst driving in these conditions.

[andytats]

what am i meant to do with the snow on my lorry roof. ( and no we don't have folk lift at work to get up there)

[Norse]

[PixelMonkey]

Should have read thursdays papers guys, its a hoax started on the internet!