Drivers warned over dangerous de-icing hack that could see you hit with £1,00 fine

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As we move into December, cold frosty weather is just on the horizon, which means many drivers across the nation will wake up to a frozen windscreen.It comes following yellow weather warnings from the Met Office across many parts of Scotland at the start of this week until Wednesday, November 20.

Temperatures are set to plummet to below freezing, with travel chaos likely in many areas.And it seems that people are trying to find the most efficient method for de-icing their car, as Windscreen Wipers have spotted searches for ‘clearing windscreen’ have risen by 48 percent over the last three months.Drivers are being warned against a common but hazardous habit when de-icing their windscreens this winter.

Known as portholing, this involves clearing only a small patch of the windscreen, creating a "porthole" to look through while driving.However, this can be extremely dangerous and may result in a £60 fine, potentially increasing to £1,000 for a standard car and upto £2,500 for a £2,500 for PCV or goods vehicle if deemed to be driving dangerously, according to the Highway Code.In addition to avoiding portholing, there are other common mistakes drivers make when de-icing their vehicles.

To ensure safe driving practices, it's essential to be aware of these do's and dont's as outlined by the experts. Join the Daily Record' s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Don’t fall for online hacks, such as hot water in a sandwich bag on the windscreen to quickly remove frost.