#winter-driving

#winter-driving

Motoring experts at LeaseLoco say there are ten essential items every driver should have on hand during wintry weather. Some, like de-icer and ice scrapers, are often found in most cars in winter, but the list also includes less obvious must-haves such as shovels and even pieces of old carpet.

Many drivers don't realise that some Highway Code rules become even more critical in the colder months, and breaking them could result in serious fines, penalty points, or even invalidated insurance. These aren't just safety recommendations, they're legal requirements designed to protect all road users. From clearing snow and ice from your windows and number plates, to avoiding idling and using fog lights correctly, every action contributes to safer winter driving.

Up to 10 cm of snow is expected throughout the GTA on Sunday. It's the earliest occurrence of over 5 cm of snow since 1969, the Weather Network posted on social media. But the dump of snow has been causing issues on the roads. Ontario Provincial Police responded to over 140 collisions throughout the day, they said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt with the Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division said Sunday is just the beginning of driving in winter weather.