Motorists driving in the snow could be hit with £2,500 for common mistake

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.