{"id":3985,"date":"2026-01-06T20:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T20:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=3985"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T20:02:17","slug":"drivers-must-have-this-item-in-their-cars-from-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=3985","title":{"rendered":"Drivers \u2018must\u2019 have this item in their cars from this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Motorists war:n:ed they could face fines if caught breaking the rules<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div id=\"trendsparknews.com_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CMm5ha3a95EDFb4kVQgdmf4mfg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/trendsparknews.com\/trendsparknews.com_responsive_1_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Following a wa:r:m and dry summer, the weather has taken a turn over the last couple of weeks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1824821\" data-uid=\"074ee\">\n<div id=\"mgw1824821_074ee\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>And when we head towards winter, drivers are urged not to leave themselves at risk of being caught out by the conditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div id=\"trendsparknews.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CLOChq3a95EDFeEFVQgdRZw1xg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/trendsparknews.com\/trendsparknews.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brits may have already noticed their windscreens fogging up on the cooler windows.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1824821\" data-uid=\"09d26\">\n<div id=\"mgw1824821_09d26\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>It increases the risk of people setting off on journeys without being able to see properly, putting others and risk \u2013 and leaving themselves at risk of fines.<\/p>\n<p>A microfibre cloth can be a lifesaver on colder mornings, allowing drivers to quickly and easily clear the windscreen.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to keep microfibre cloths in the car.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson from BigWantsYourCar.com said: \u201cA fogged-up windscreen might not seem serious, but legally, any obstruction to your view of the road is enough to land you with a fine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just a winter problem. Autumn nights are cold and damp, and condensation can build up within minutes of setting off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Highway Code makes it clear that windscreens and front windows must be kept clean and free from obstructions at all times.<\/p>\n<p>And motorists could find themselves in trouble in the event of an incident.<\/p>\n<p>Driving without a clear view of the road ahead could result in a \u00a31,000 fine and three penalty points.<\/p>\n<p>The spokesperson said: \u201cA microfibre cloth costs a few pounds but could save you thousands in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s one of the cheapest and most effective safety tools you can carry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motorists war:n:ed they could face fines if caught breaking the rules Following a wa:r:m and dry summer, the weather has taken a turn over the last couple of weeks. 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