Drivers are being warned of the dangers of ‘portholing’, with research showing many in the UK have broken the law.
Portholing is a driving offence whereby motorists do not fully clear the windows of their car from ice, frost or snow – in some cases leaving just a small ‘porthole’ to see out of.The offence could also see three points added to your driving licence.
However, if the shoe was on the other foot, 58% say they would be angry if someone who drove into them hadn’t properly cleared their windscreen. The most common reasons for committing the offence include being late for work, being late for a meeting or appointment, and being late to get the kids to school.
He said: “Most motorists know that driving with ice or snow on their windows is illegal and dangerous, so I really don’t understand why so many are needlessly putting themselves at risk.
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