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Canberra Today 20°/24° | Friday, March 29, 2024 | Digital Edition | Crossword & Sudoku

Frosted windscreen fears for motorists

AS winter sets in, Canberra drivers have been warned to remove ice from their car windows to avoid fines or serious accidents. Frosty

ACT Policing says frosted windscreens and windows pose a significant danger to road users as they reduce visibility, and can intensify the glare of the sun.

“It’s actually an offence to drive a vehicle if your vision, to the front or rear is obstructed, and if police pull you over with ice, or any other object obstructing your vision, you can be fined $80,”  Sergeant Rod Anderson says.

“It’s just a matter of taking a bit of extra time to make sure car’s safe. If you can’t garage your car overnight get up 10 minutes earlier, pour lukewarm (never hot) water over your vehicle and make sure your demisters are functioning properly before you leave.”

Last year a female driver, whose view was obstructed by frost on her windscreen, collided with the back of an ACTION bus.

“This incident highlighted how driving without a clear view is highly dangerous to you and to others, and may result in a collision that could cost those involved significant cost, inconvenience and injury,” Sergeant Anderson says.

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