Overview
- Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in force across parts of Scotland, northern England, the East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, and Wales, with a Scottish snow alert in place until Wednesday afternoon.
- Motoring specialist Ben Pitcher of DPF Experts recommends placing used black or green tea bags inside vehicles to absorb moisture and help keep windscreens clearer in cold conditions.
- The tea bag approach targets minor dampness and is less effective than purpose-built car dehumidifiers, which are suggested for recurring condensation problems.
- Silica gel packets collected from product packaging are also advised as low-cost moisture absorbers that can help limit fogging over time.
- Rules require windows to be fully demisted before driving, with potential penalties of up to £2,500 and licence points for obscured vision, and noncompliance can contribute to MOT failure and liability after an incident.