Driver charged after police in Dundee pull over snow-covered car
Officers said they "couldn't believe what they were seeing"
Last updated 11th Feb 2021
A driver's been charged after officers in Dundee pulled over his snow-covered car near an industrial estate this morning.
Images show a small section of his front windscreen was cleared, with huge piles of the white stuff covering the rest of the vehicle.
Tayside Roads Policing Unit's Inspector Greg Burns said: "Our officers genuinely could not believe what they were seeing when they saw this car today.
"Yes, it's an inconvenience having to clear your car of snow when there's been significant snowfall, but it is an absolute necessity.
"This man has put himself and other road users and pedestrians at huge risk by driving the car in this condition.
"He had practically zero visibility forwards, and it is nothing short of miraculous that no-one was hurt.
"It is a driver's responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is safe to drive and is prepared adequately for the weather conditions being experienced, and it's not an exaggeration to say that this is just about the most extreme example of lack of preparation that we've ever seen.
"Please - take the time to clear your car, and be safe."