Motorist is fined after getting caught driving with a ‘porthole’ in misted windscreen 

Motorist is fined £100 and given three points after getting caught driving with a ‘porthole’ in misted windscreen

  • Police Scotland stopped a vehicle in Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire
  • The force said that the driver had not sufficiently demisted their windows
  • Officers shared a photo of the car windscreen misted over


A driver was fined £100 after they were spotted with just a ‘porthole’ wiped clear in their misted over windscreen.

Police Scotland said the vehicle was stopped in Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire as children were leaving schools last week. 

The force said that the driver had not sufficiently demisted their windows ‘placing children and other road-users at risk’.

Officers shared a photo of the car windscreen misted over, with just a small view hole cleared on the driver’s side, as they urged people to ensure their vehicle is safe before setting off.

Police Scotland said the vehicle was stopped in Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire as children were leaving schools

Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Police Division said on Facebook: 'When it's cold, wet and often icy, it's important to take extra time to make sure your vehicle is safe for the journey ahead'

Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Police Division said on Facebook: ‘When it’s cold, wet and often icy, it’s important to take extra time to make sure your vehicle is safe for the journey ahead’

The driver was issued with a £100 fine and three points on their licence.

Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Police Division said on Facebook: ‘When it’s cold, wet and often icy, it’s important to take extra time to make sure your vehicle is safe for the journey ahead.

‘Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Police Division Road Policing Officers stopped this vehicle in Bonhill as the schools were coming out.

‘The driver had not sufficiently demisted their windows placing children and other road-users at risk.’

One social media user commented he ‘would’ve loved to hear the driver argue their case suggesting that wee peephole was sufficient’.