Drivers have been issued a warning over frozen windscreens after a man was slapped with a 12-month ban.
Drivers have been told to make sure they defrost their windscreens after a motorist was caught driving with a frozen windscreen and side windows.
David Hyslop, 54, was charged with road traffic offences in December 2022 after being stopped on the A701 in Dumfries.
Nearly a year later, Mr Hyslop was convicted after a trial after he which he was banned from driving for a year and ordered to pay a £500 fine.
Mr Hyslop’s ban has come as temperatures plummet and the nation begins to wake up to more and more frozen windscreens.
Following the incident, police are now calling for drivers to make sure their windscreens and windows are defrosted before they set off.
Inspector Gavin McHallum said: “As we move into the winter months and a drop in temperatures, I hope this case acts as a reminder of the importance of ensuring your vehicle is in a safe condition to be driven on our roads.
“It is absolutely vital that there is no snow or ice on your windows before you set off so please take the time to properly clear your vehicle.
“If you cannot see clearly you are putting yourself and others on the road at risk.”
To further highlight the issue, Police Scotland published the photograph of Mr Hylop’s windscreen on their Facebook page to demonstrate what they meant.
The photograph attracted a lot of attention from users who described the lack of visibility as “complete madness”.
Another person wrote: “It’s a bit silly on his behalf with a hefty forfeit, for an extra two minutes of his time clearing his windscreen.”
What’s more, this isn’t the only rule which could catch drivers out this winter.
Drivers could also be fined up to £5,000 if they are caught driving in winter boots.
According to the Highway Code, this breaches Rule 97 says they can affect the driver’s ability to operate the pedals on a car.
