Internet Fraud and Cyber Scams

UK Police Penalizing The Drivers With Snow on The Car Roof - - Reality of The Message Spreading Widely on The Internet

A rapidly spreading message on the different social networks, especially, Facebook warns drivers in the UK that police will be stopping drivers with snow on the roof of their cars and issuing them with a fixed penalty consisting of a £60 fine and the loss of three points.

The reality of the message can be summarized in one word "HOAX". While drivers may be penalized if snow on the roof of their vehicles obscures their vision or is a potential danger to other motorists, the specific police campaign and fixed penalties suggested in the message are not about to take place and have been denied by police.

Message looks like the shown below:

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 UK - Please forward to others - police will be stopping people from tomorrow who are driving with snow on the roof of their car and will issue fixed penalty of £60 + 3 points!!

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