A motorist has been caught driving a snow-covered car with just a small square of windscreen cleared.
The driver was stopped by police on the A9 at Thurso in Caithness, Scotland, in the early hours of Tuesday as snow and sleet fell across parts of the country.
The car's rear and side windows were completely covered with snow while only a small peephole had been cleared on the front windscreen.
Police issued the driver with a fixed penalty notice and warned other motorists to clear snow and ice from their vehicles before setting off.
They posted pictures of the snowy car on social media and said: "Winter has been biting for most of us this week, which means it is more important than ever that your vehicle is suitably prepared for the roads.
"Unfortunately not everyone follows this advice - officers on patrol stopped this car which was being driven on the A9 at Thurso in the early hours of this morning.
"Appropriate action has been taken against the driver in relation to road traffic offences.
"It is important before you set off to make sure your windows are clean, properly demisted and clear of all snow and ice before you drive."
