Woman who drove with snow-covered windscreen prompts police warning

Police are urging motorists to de-ice their cars after a pensioner was caught driving with her windscreen completely covered with snow.

Devon and Cornwall Police asked drivers to use common sense after a member of the public photographed the ''extreme example'' of someone who had not cleared their windscreen in Tiverton, Devon.

Police have used the image for a poster campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of not taking heed of safety advice issued during the cold snap.



The elderly woman, who is not being identified by the force, was driving along Lea Road on January 6 to pick up food and medication.

She was spoken to by officers who also provided her with an ice-scraper. They then spoke to her neighbours and asked them to look out for her in future.

Inspector Matt Lawler said: ''This is an extreme example, but shows how important it is for drivers to listen to the warnings and advice that police and other agencies are offering. I don't think we are asking a lot - just for some common sense to avoid unnecessary accidents.''