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Utah County Woman Stopped with ‘Slightly Obstructed’ Windshield
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office shared a photo of the vehicle that was stopped on SR-198. Other than a few inches at the top of the windshield, the 23-year-old driver’s view was fully blocked. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, snow, Utah County, windshield, winter weather
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Quebec Driver Injured, Windshield Smashed by Flying Ice
Last week, a 55-year-old driver from Québec suffered injuries after a stray piece of ice flew off an oncoming vehicle and smashed through her windshield. Despite suffering facial injuries, the woman was able to stop her vehicle at the side … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, ice, Quebec, windshield, winter weather
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Springs Driver Cited After Failing to Scrape Ice off Windshield, Crashing
No one was injured, but the driver was cited for obstructed view. Police told 11 News the driver was trying to make a turn and the frost on the windshield blocked his view. Click here to read more.
How to Choose the Best Exterior Windshield Cover
If you are one of the many vehicle owners not presently using a car windshield cover, it may be time to consider it. A car windshield cover is quickly becoming one of the most-used vehicle protection accessories, as windshield replacement … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, windshield cover, windshields, winter weather
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Driver Hurt When Ice Crashes Through Windshield on Western Quebec Highway
A 55-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when a piece of ice flew off an oncoming vehicle and smashed through her windshield in western Quebec. Police say investigators believe a piece of ice broke off an oncoming vehicle, possibly a pickup … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, highway, ice, Quebec, windshield, winter weather
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‘Really Frightening:’ Couple Thankful to be OK After Flying Sheet of Ice Shatters Windshields on I-93 in Stoneham
State police are urging motorists to clear snow off their cars after a large sheet of ice flew off the top of a tractor-trailer and slammed through the windshield of a vehicle traveling on Interstate 93 in Stoneham on Monday … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto safety, ice, Interstate 93, New Hampshire, Stoneham, windshield, winter weather
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Ice Flies off Truck, Shatters Windshield and Maine Law Offers No Help
Marsha Garland and her mother were heading to Walmart in Sanford, traveling north in her Toyota Corolla on Route 109, when shards of ice struck their windshield, turning it into a dense spider web of cracks. The impact created a … Continue reading
Police Say No One was Hurt After Ice Flew Off a Commercial Vehicle and Shattered Windshield
Niagara police are reminding drivers to clear snow off their cars before hitting the road after a chunk of ice smashed through a windshield on the QEW. A photo shared on Twitter by the OPP Highway Safety Division Sunday afternoon … Continue reading
Man Hit by Vehicle with Iced-Over Windshield in Midtown
Tulsa police say a man was scraping ice off of his pickup’s windshield when he was hit by a gray SUV. The driver had an iced-over windshield and didn’t see him. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, Midtown, Tulsa, windshield, winter weather
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Oklahoma Auto Shops Struggle with Increased Demand, Supply Chain Issues
The threat of more winter storms is a cause for concern from auto body shops across the metro. They say hailstorms in Norman last year, plus supply chain issues, have caused a major backlog at garages across Oklahoma. Click here to read … Continue reading
Family Urges Caution After Flying Ice Shatters Windshield on Interstate in Ohio
A Warren County family is urging drivers to remove hazards from their vehicles before heading out on the roads. Joey and Bella Kleinow were driving on I-71 near South Lebanon on Saturday night when a large slab of ice flew … Continue reading
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Windshields Smashed by Flying Snow, Ice in New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Police troopers responded to more than 20 calls involving vehicles struck by flying ice and snow on Saturday. The vehicles were struck after drivers failed to remove the layer of ice that formed during the storm Friday. … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto safety, ice, New Hampshire, snow, windshield, winter weather
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Ice, Snow From Atop Tractor-Trailer Smashes Windshield on I-78 Outside Lehigh Valley
Ice/snow dislodged from atop a tractor-trailer on Interstate 78 smashed the windshield of a car headed in the opposite direction, Pennsylvania State Police report. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, ice, Interstate 78, LeHigh Valley, Pennsylvania, tractor-trailer, windshield, winter weather
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De-icing Your Car’s Windshield
Winter storms and freezing temperatures often lead to thick layers of ice on your car’s glass. No one likes wasting gas waiting for their car to warm up and defrost the windows. So what are your options for de-icing your … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, defrost, windshield, winter weather
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Don’t Be Like This Driver: Why You Can Get a Ticket In Vermont for Ice On Your Windshield
The Vermont State Police recently posted a photo on the department’s social media accounts showing a vehicle with a small patch of ice and snow scraped off an otherwise coated windshield. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, ice, Vermont State Police, windshield, winter weather
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Motorist Fined for Driving with Just a Tiny ‘Porthole’ in Misted-up Windscreen
A driver has been fined by police after being caught driving with their windscreen completely misted over. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, Police, United Kingdom, windscreeen, winter weather
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SUV Windshield Smashed by Passing Plow Truck
Brady Bangerter’s SUV windshield shattered from the snow of a plow truck going in the opposite direction. “It was absolutely a scary experience,” Bangerter says. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, auto safety, plow truck, SUV, windshield, winter weather
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Should You Leave Your Wiper Blades Up Before a Winter Storm?
We’ve all lived it— a snowstorm is in the forecast, and you’re driving home the evening it’s supposed to hit. Parked cars in lots, driveways, and on streets have their windshield wipers left up in the vertical position. Click here … Continue reading
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Clear Off Your Car Windows or Get a Ticket
In the winter, some drivers may be in such a rush to get to their destinations that they don’t prepare their vehicles. Turns out, if you don’t clean the snow and ice properly off of your windshield, you could get … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto safety, ice, Idaho, Idaho State Police, road safety, snow, windshields, winter weather
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