Meanwhile, local councils may add an additional fine on top of this to further catch out motorists. In London, new emissions rules mean this charge could rise to £80 in a huge blow to

motorists. Andrew Marshall, Marketing and Partnerships Manager at CarMoney warned drivers were likely to idle their cars while defrosting their vehicle. He has urged road users to “cover”

their windscreen overnight or use a “can of de-icer and a manual scraper” instead of turning on their engines.