
‘I was going to clear my windscreen when I found somewhere safe,’ police officer told
Natasha Meek
Sun, 12 March 2023 at 10:38 am GMT·1-min read
‘I was going to clear my windscreen when I found somewhere safe,’ police officer told (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
‘I was going to clear my windscreen when I found somewhere safe,’ police officer told (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
A police officer has revealed an insight into his busy shift in the Happy Valley this weekend.
Section Officer (SO) Pete Chapman works across Calderdale for West Yorkshire Police.
Saturday saw him deal with reports of a hate crime, one threat to commit suicide, and three crashes.
He also spoke about what he called “the classic for today”.
SO Chapman stopped the driver of a Dacia Sandero which was covered in a thick layer of snow.
There was just a small section at the top left of the windscreen where the driver could see outside the car.
The driver reportedly told him: “Officer I’m not going to lie to you, I was going to stop and clear it when I found somewhere safe to stop.”
“I believe you. NOT,” the police officer later told his Twitter followers.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The car was covered in snow
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The car was covered in snow
The car was covered in snow (Image: West Yorkshire Police)
What are the rules on driving with snow on your car?
The Highway Code says those driving in adverse weather conditions must, by law, be able to see out of every glass panel in the vehicle.
This falls under section 41D of the Road Traffic Act 1988, meaning drivers are legally required to have a clear view of the road ahead before hitting the road.
Drivers could not only face a fine for failing to do this, but also place their life and those around them at risk of danger.
The law also covers drivers making sure their windscreen is de-iced on the outside and thoroughly demisted inside the vehicle.
The picture says it all about the driver, Uber cunt, no lazy lying Uber cunt, WTF.
I bet she/he is a cyclist but due to the snow decided to take the car and with her/his usual cyclist attitude thought fuck clearing the snow I will take a chance.
She/he should be named & shamed with a photo of her/him stood next to her/his car for all to see.
A massive fine & banned for a year should teach her/him a lesson, and be sent to their local tattooist to have ‘I’m a CUNT’ tattooed on her/his forehead.
Telegraph and Argus
Nominated by Dirty Harriet.