Ripon driver faces fine for leaving windscreen covered in ice

The driver is facing a £100 fine and three points on his licence. Credit: North Yorkshire Police

A driver in Ripon faces a fine after leaving his windscreen covered in ice while driving.

A road policing officer stopped the man on Harrogate Road for having an obstructed view.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said his windscreen was "a state".

They added: "Imagine if a child had run out in front of the car."

The driver is now facing three points on his licence and a £100 fine.

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