A cold wave with freezing temperatures is affecting Aragon, covering windshields with ice and reducing visibility. The Civil Guard has increased surveillance of this problem. Driving with the glass partially clean is considered a serious offense, with fines of up to 200 euros. The objective is to prevent accidents during this episode of extreme weather.
Technical solutions to avoid ice on the windshield 🔧
Beyond the manual scraper, there are systems that help. Thermal rear windows with integrated heating filaments are an option. Some vehicles incorporate a preheating system from the app, activating the climate control and the thermal elements of the windshield. Another solution is to apply antifreeze products or cover the glass with a tarp the night before. Technology makes the task easier, but the final visual inspection remains the driver's responsibility.
The glacial look is not in fashion in traffic 😅
It seems that driving with a visor the size of a post office window is no longer in style. The authorities insist on that outdated fashion of having full vision. Maybe they think seeing the road is useful to avoid ending up in the ditch. So it's time to scrape, like in the cave era, but with more haste and cursing the thermometer. A genuine way to start the day, connecting with nature... and with the wallet.