A motorist in Edinburgh has been charged with dangerous driving after cops spotted a car travelling with a windshield covered in ice.
Roads Policing Scotland took to Twitter to share a picture of the car after it was pulled over on Maybury Road.
Police said the driver was charged with dangerous driving and reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Writing about the stop, police said a pedestrian or cyclist "wouldn't stand a chance" of being seen by the driver.
In the picture, the frost covered windscreen leaves the inside of the vehicle barely visible.
Police Scotland said: "Livingston Roads Policing stopped this vehicle on Maybury Road this morning, whilst on enquiry in Edinburgh.
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"A pedestrian or cyclist wouldn't stand a chance of being seen. The driver has been cautioned and charged with dangerous driving and has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal."
What does the Highway Code say?
The code says drivers must clear snow and ice from every window of a car before setting off.
Rule 229 also dictates that drivers must:
- Demist and clear all mirrors
- Clean all lights
- Make sure their number plates are visible
- Remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other drivers
- Check your planned route is clear of delays and that no further snowfalls are predicted
Have you seen any questionable driving in the snow? Let us know in the comments below .
