Why it is illegal to drive with snow or ice on your car in Scotland

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winter weather sweeps across the country, driving with snow on your car could potentially land you in trouble with the law.Scotland has been hit with plummeting temperatures sparking a massive freeze, with weather warnings for ice issued for the coming weeks.While Scots have been urged to stay at home during the latest lockdown, there are still people needing to make essential journeys during the cold snap of weather.In the eyes of the law, you need to clear snow off your vehicle before you go or face a run-in with the police, according to RAC.

There is no specific road law that says it is illegal to drive with snow on your car.However, the Highway Code stipulates that if driving in adverse weather conditions you must by law be able to see.