Snow on the car roof: punishable or allowed?

Snow on the car roof is an annoying problem in winter. But is it punishable or illegal not to remove the snow before driving off?

Car roof full of snow: forbidden, but only a few care

The temptation to sleep longer in winter is great and then there is usually no time to properly clear the car of snow and ice. This means that many commuters start driving with snow on the roof of the car - and enormously increase the risk of accidents on the roads.

• According to Section 23 of the Road Traffic Act, every vehicle driver is responsible for ensuring that neither his vision nor his hearing is impaired in any way.
• If you drive off with a car roof full of snow, at least the clear view is acutely endangered and you not only endanger yourself, but also other road users. It is understandable that the legislature does not understand fun and sometimes imposes relatively high penalties.
• If you get caught, you don't just waste time checking your papers. You are only allowed to continue driving when the car roof is completely free of snow. In addition, a fine is payable from 25 euros upwards, and in the worst case there are additional points in Flensburg. That also depends, for example, on whether there is also property damage or not. In the event of damage, it can be expensive up to 90 euros.
• Therefore, the automobile clubs also urge every winter to clear snow and ice from the car before setting off.

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You should pay attention to this in winter

Of course, not only the car roof has to be cleared of snow and ice before starting the journey.

• A clear view must be guaranteed through all car windows.
• So that the headlights can perform their function without restrictions, they must also be free of snow and ice.
• The police, in particular, attach great importance to an easily readable license plate for understandable reasons, so you should make sure of this before you set off.
• Other amounts may also be incurred in winter. For example, it costs a fine of 10 euros if you have only cleared a small peephole and the fines for speeding become more expensive if snow has fallen.
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• This article was written by Kira Welling.

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