Calls for government to get a grip as icy roads cause chaos

This week’s chaos on the roads must be avoided in future, according to automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct.

Some parts of the UK have been brought to a near standstill for the second time in a week by heavy snowfall and consequent icing over on the roads, with the Met Office predicting another day of misery for motorists today.

With just three days to Christmas, many motorists are having to put their festive plans on hold, as travel plans are disrupted by treacherous road conditions – in the Home Counties, many roads were gridlocked last night and are now littered with abandoned vehicles.

But Warranty Direct says that the lack of precautions taken to keep the roads clear is to blame for the current situation.

“The fact that so many areas and roads have been so badly affected is disgusting,” said Warranty Direct’s Duncan McClure Fisher. “The lack of gritting to help ease the situation has been disastrous, making many minor roads impassable and even simple journeys traumatic.

“The British motoring public are fed up with hearing excuses for why things don’t work and would be much happier with a more ‘can-do’ attitude from councils and authorities.

“There are longer-lasting effects from the bad weather too, with record numbers of cars breaking down. And, when the bad weather eventually subsides, we’ll be left with roads split open by the ice and covered in potholes.”

More snow and subsequent freezing is expected over the next 24 hours.