gritters

Gritter at the traffic lights the other day still spraying grit standing still. Car in front gets pummelled for around 30 seconds. Luckily I avoided it. Maybe it's time to wrap the car up for a while....

Roads round my way extremely slippery this morning with a light dusting of snow and freezing conditions. None of the roads appear to have been gritted, even the main A41 dual carriageway (saw 3 accidents in space of about the 4 miles I drove along it today (with police attending each!)). Had to...

Went out tonight for a spin and was driving through rural area of Northwich when not once, but TWICE was showered by the road gritting trucks. The force of the grit (larger than the usual stuff I should think) hitting the side of my car and the bonett was incredible. I can tell you that if...

Passed one tonight on the M1 spraying away at full chat - any preferred technique for passing them - was mindful of recent paintwork to front stonechips as I overtook.. :rolleyes: Ade

(Filed: 18/07/2006) Road gritters most commonly used to combat icy weather were preparing in some areas to spread crushed rock dust and create "non-stick" road surfaces. Newly-laid tarmac is particularly prone to melting in the heat and gritters can help protect both roads and vehicles, said...