Police say they are aware of and are now investigating an image appearing to show Manchester City striker Erling Haaland using his mobile phone whilst driving.
08.03.2023 - 20:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Drivers are being warned about an often-broken motoring law which could see them fined thousands of pounds as more snow and freezing weather is forecast to sweep the UK on Thursday (March 9).
Snow and sleet already began falling in some parts of the country on Wednesday (March 8), with more wintry weather on the way. The unusual conditions have been attributed to an Arctic blast and a number of national severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office.
Research has found that most motorists have admitted to committing an offence during cold weather called portholing. It is where drivers do not fully clear ice, frost or snow from the windows of their vehicle, but in some cases leave a small 'porthole' to see out of.
READ MORE: Met Office issues amber heavy snow warning for parts of Greater Manchester
More than half of UK motorists admit they have done this, reports WalesOnline, risking a fine of £60. But this could rise to £2,500 if their vehicle is deemed dangerous – and three points on their licence.
While the research - from Halfords - suggests motorists are taking a lax attitude towards this, multiple reports of police fining drivers for this offence during the December cold snap suggests some forces across the country could be cracking down on the issue.
Most motorists are not naïve to the law, with 82% saying they are aware that driving without clearing all the ice and snow from their windows could land them with a fine and points on their licence. Many also understand the dangers but flout them anyway - with one in six admitting they have driven with so much ice or snow covering their windscreen that they ‘knew it was dangerous’.
Despite this, 12% simply say they don’t think they
Police say they are aware of and are now investigating an image appearing to show Manchester City striker Erling Haaland using his mobile phone whilst driving.
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