Fixed penalty and 3 points for snow on roof?

To be honest, I think the main issue for me is that all the window lickers that drive off with 6" of snow on the roof, and let it just fly off in a lump over the freshly snow-ploughed road. This is dangerous as it's not going to melt instantly and can cause an otherwise reasonably safe surface to have these ice patches out of the blue.


And Snowdog, you are a complete freak.
 
People who don't brush their rooves annoy me as the snow slowly blows off into the path of the car behind.
Very annoying, especially if it's -6 (like it is now), and using the frozen wipers = smeared windscreen. RAGE
 
mjt said:
People who don't brush their rooves annoy me as the snow slowly blows off into the path of the car behind.
Very annoying, especially if it's -6 (like it is now), and using the frozen wipers = smeared windscreen. RAGE
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I seen this happen the other day, it was a wagon though.. Must have been about 5" of snow on the top and about half of it blew off and went all over the cars behind it, they must have dropped a load!
 
Loads of snow on the roof thats compacted over several days will simply slide off under moderate braking or going downhill once the car warms up. The snow in contact with the roof will melt.

Imagine this massive slab of snow sliding off the screen infront of you whilst doing 30-40mph.

Although it's not quite as bad as tank commander drivers who peer through a tiny hole they have cleared in the screen.
 
Simon said:
Loads of snow on the roof thats compacted over several days will simply slide off under moderate braking or going downhill once the car warms up. The snow in contact with the roof will melt.

Imagine this massive slab of snow sliding off the screen infront of you whilst doing 30-40mph.

Although it's not quite as bad as tank commander drivers who peer through a tiny hole they have cleared in the screen.
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I did this once when I was lazy.
I braked sharply and everything slid over the windscreen :D

Suffice to say, I pulled over and cleared it off.
 
WhiteCobra said:
I would have thought large amounts of snow on top of the car would be dealt by a fine for "insecure load" ?
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how do i go about securing it mate ? as i'd hate to be stopped by the police..

i wouldnt care but i didnt even want to carry the load in the first place..

apparently the police arent going out of their way to stop people, but might stop you if they can be bothered, ive seen the police drive past a lot of people today with a lot of snow on there car and most of the time i'd say its pretty safe it being there as everyones only driving 20mph anyway..
 
The Highway code said:
Rule #229

Before you set off
• you MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice
from your windows
• you MUST ensure that lights are clean and number
plates are clearly visible and legible
• make sure the mirrors are clear and windows are demisted
thoroughly
• remove all snow that might fall into the path of other
road users
• check your planned route is clear of delays and that no
further snowfall or severe weather are predicted.
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Mr Plod might have something to go on...
 
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georges said:
To be honest, I think the main issue for me is that all the window lickers that drive off with 6" of snow on the roof, and let it just fly off in a lump over the freshly snow-ploughed road. This is dangerous as it's not going to melt instantly and can cause an otherwise reasonably safe surface to have these ice patches out of the blue.


And Snowdog, you are a complete freak.
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Rubbish... I think you are talking about more snow than I am too.

And I find people who knowingly damage their paintwork freaks too. A brush isn't supposed to even come near the paint.


Loads of snow on the roof thats compacted over several days
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Several days ? I don't even leave my car for longer than 12 hours, it's driven pretty much every day a couple of times, the snow hasn't got a chance to ''compact'', it's not snowing hard enough for that.
and using the frozen wipers = smeared windscreen.
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Failed windscreen heating ? Once it's blowing hot air I have yet to see my wipers ''smearing''.
 
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You can still theoretically be done for not clearing your windscreen. That police statement just states that they aren't specifically targeting it (ie. they are not having a drink-driving-style winter crackdown). It also states that they're not dealing with such matters via the fixed penalty system, so if you are done for it, it will either be a bollocking and on your way or a trip to the magistrates court.

Even if you don't get caught. If you cause an accident and are found to just have a tiny porthole of clear windscreen it will be contributory negligence and could help them make a case for careless or dangerous driving.
 
I had an elderly chap drive last night who obviously hadn't cleared/demisted his windscreen/windows/mirrors, as he went around the same roundabout 3 times and drove half a mile before realising that there was a police car with blue flashing lights behind him. Just gave him words of advice, but it really does worry me sometimes.
 
I got pulled over last night, had the roof down but there was snow on my hat, £8000 fine and 4.5 year ban. How I wish I had heeded the chainmail texts I received.
 
My mate got pulled over in his landrover the other day and fined for this.

“Fine £60 for an unsecured load........”
Is what he says.
There were also some pictures, going by them I'd say it's right to be stopped.

I work with him and he's not got a habit of lying, so I assume the police do actually stop the worst of the "snow rood" offenders.

I still see it as something that people should just have the common decency to do.
When a whole car/vans roof worth of snow gets dumped all over the road, it is a pain in the ****.
When you're showering all the cars behind with snow for 2 miles, that's also a pain in the ****.
Stop being so lazy.
 
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