MOTORISTS BEWARE- SNOW COULD COST YOU YOUR DRIVING LICENCE!
As Scotland’s criminal law firm of the year and specialist road traffic defence solicitors we take this opportunity to warn all motorists in Scotland of the special road traffic enforcement action being taken by the police as a result of the bad weather conditions that could result in the lose of your driving licence.
Police all over the country will now be stopping motorists driving with excess snow on the roof of their cars. It is believed that the police see this as a potential danger as the snow may fall onto the windshield and obstruct a driver’s view or that the snow may be blown into the path of pre-ceding vehicles and consequently obstruct their view of the road. If you are stopped you will be given a £60 FINE AND 3 PENALTY POINTS OR COULD EVEN BE CHARGED WITH AN OFFENCE WHICH CARRIES A PENALTY OF DISQUALIFIACTION.
We would advise all drivers only to drive if absolutely necessary and if you need to drive then please plan your journey in advance, allow plenty of time to reach your destination and ensure you have plenty of warm clothing, food and water in order to deal with any unexpected and difficult situation that you may encounter due to the severe weather conditions.
If you are stopped with this charge or any other driving matter call 01698 283265. If you have any queries regarding this or any other road traffic matter resulting from the adverse weather conditions or otherwise please contact us immediately!
