Have More Snow Sense when Driving Blind in Tiverton

By Lewis_Clarke | Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 15:36

DEVON & Cornwall Police are reminding drivers

A car in snow driven by an elderly lady was captured on Lea Road last Wednesday.

to use common sense and to clear their vehicles of ice and snow before

attempting to drive.

The warning comes as a member of the public spotted some hazardous driving on Lea Road in Tiverton, which they captured on camera. The image shows a car being driven by an elderly lady, and was taken on January 6.

The lady, who was driving to pick up food and medication, was spoken to by police who also provided her with an ice scraper.

Officers also spoke to the lady’s neighbours and have asked them to offer help in the future.

Insp Matt Lawler, sector inspector for Mid Devon said: "This is an

extreme example, but shows how important it is for drivers to listen to

the warnings and advice that police and other agencies are offering. I

don’t think we are asking a lot - just for some common sense to avoid

unnecessary accidents."

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i think its appauling, there are clearly children walking alongside her. why did she get away with this?

By beckieledisko at 21:25 on 14/01/10
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i think its appauling, there are clearly children walking along the pavement, anything could have happened.

By beckieledisko at 21:24 on 14/01/10
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should have her license taken away !

By mamakat at 17:49 on 14/01/10
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I agree with Gazjoe.
Got away with it as she's old.

By DarrenGreaves at 16:41 on 14/01/10
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I snow! She could have easily hit a cyclist or motorbike coming from behind her. Silly old bid. Bless her though - it is quite sweet in a doddery way

By zoebow09 at 16:25 on 14/01/10
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