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flag Idling cars to defrost windscreens is illegal in the UK and may result in fines up to £80.

flag As Storm Goretti brings snow and ice to the UK, Rooster Car Insurance warns that idling a car engine on public roads to defrost windscreens may be illegal and could result in fines up to £80. flag The practice violates the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Highway Code Rule 123, which prohibit unnecessary engine running. flag Authorities urge drivers to use legal alternatives like ice scrapers or de-icing sprays, especially near schools, to reduce pollution and ensure safety during hazardous winter conditions.

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