Drivers risk having their car taken thanks to common December mistake

Drivers risk invalidating insurance and losing their car with a common winter mistake. As the weather turns in December and over Christmas , motorists are being reminded of Rule 229 of the Highway Code.

Rule 229 states that motorists must ensure clear visibility before setting off in icy or snowy weather, and therefore must clear all snow and ice from all windows. It also specifies that drivers should make certain that all mirrors are clear and "windows are demisted thoroughly".

But remember that if you choose to turn on the engine, then leave to do something else, you could fall victim to car theft. Commonly known as 'frost jacking', car thieves can steal a person's vehicle with remarkable ease when someone walks away whilst it's defrosting, since the engine is already running, the do