Text message - police warning about driving with snow on car roof

[quisquose 10]

I've just see a snow plough on the news, driving with snow on the roof.

[lolli_pop 10]

Well it was certainly stated on the news that drivers would be stopped and fined if they hadn't cleared their vehicles properly, wether thay're laws or not.

 

They can't fine you if it's not the law. You can't be fined for breaking rules made up by people on the telly.

 

They can fine you under the Construction & Use regs.

Edited December 1, 2010 by medusa
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[smithy266 21]

folks at Tesco Chesterfield being ticketed today, according to my neighbour, who immediately cleared her roof before coming back.

[alex3659 11]

Is it ok if the snow is on a roof rack?.

[shanes teeth 10]

 

They can fine you under the Construction & Use regs.

 

So it's the law then?

Edited December 1, 2010 by medusa
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[Mutts Nutts 10]

Why can't they find something useful to do like, get their blue's containing their number two's and drive to school's around the area and clear some paths.

[Hairyloon 10]

They can't fine you if it's not the law. You can't be fined for breaking rules made up by people on the telly.

I think it comes in as an unsecured load.

[HeadingNorth 11]

There is no law which specifically states "you must not drive with snow on the roof."

 

However, if the police judge it to be a danger to other road users, they can clobber you for driving without due care and attention, or some other existing law. I don't know exactly which one, or what fine it would carry.

[peak4 282]

highway code 229

 

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]

 

Thay are not laws.:roll::roll:.

Since when could you get nicked for not checking your route?.

 

Alex, just for your interest, since the above from lectrospin was quoted from the Highway Code, the word Must is relevant.

 

See Page 3 of this section

 

Many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements,

and if you disobey these rules you are committing a

criminal offence. You may be fined, given penalty points

on your licence or be disqualified from driving. In the most

serious cases you may be sent to prison. Such rules are

identified by the use of the words ‘MUST/MUST NOT.’ In

addition, each rule includes an abbreviated reference to

the legislation which creates the offence.

[mary70 10]

It is a hoax it has been on the radio saying the police know nothing about it but have been informed about the text and would never send any texts out with such information in

[sedith 19]

Driving with snow on the roof? Daft Scots

 

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Which collaborates my argument that Hadrians Wall ought to have razor wire atop. Silly people!

[spritulist 10]

highway code 229

 

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]

 

cheers mate ill just get a shovel and remove it off my roof.....i left the snow on my roof officer to help me grip the road...:hihi: