Windscreen in winter: ice-free without scraping
Why a clear view is required in winter, how to prevent ice on the windscreen and what to avoid when you scrape.
In winter the morning often starts with a frozen windscreen. Scraping only a small peephole is dangerous – and can lead to a fine: you must always have a sufficiently clear view.
Prevent ice in the first place
- Cover the windscreen: a cover put on in the evening and held by the doors keeps frost and snow off.
- Park under a roof: a carport or garage prevents ice almost completely.
- Care for the rubber seals: a care stick stops the doors from freezing shut.
If it is frozen anyway
- Use a plastic ice scraper – no metal objects that scratch the glass.
- Never pour hot water on the glass: the temperature shock can damage it.
- Clear all windows, mirrors and lights completely, including snow on the roof.