Expert tips for de-icing your car quickly and safely
Drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for de-icing cars incorrectly in freezing weather
- Highway experts warn that drivers could face fines of up to £1,000 for repeatedly defrosting their car incorrectly.
- Leaving a car engine running unattended on a public road is an offence known as "idling", which breaches rule 123 of the UK Highway Code.
- Initial fines for idling are £20, but these can escalate to £1,000 for repeat offenders if not paid promptly.
- Drivers can also incur a £60 fine and three penalty points for failing to properly clear their windscreens, such as through "portholing", which creates a dangerous lack of vision.
- Idling engines contribute significantly to air pollution, producing up to twice as many emissions as an engine in motion, impacting public health.