Motorists keen to avoid a car insurance claim may do well to pay heed to a weather warning which has been issued for the coming days.

According to the Highways Agency, significant snowfall has been predicted by the Met Office for several areas across the UK during the run-up to the weekend.

The organisation said, although it would do all it could to keep traffic running as smoothly as possible, motorists need to take extra care when out and about.

Derek Turner, director of network operations, warned even surfaces which have been treated can pose a threat in poor weather.

He stated: "When roads are slippery it can take up to ten times longer to stop - so watch your speed and leave more space from the vehicle in front."

At the end of 2008, the Highways Agency launched a campaign to highlight the dangers of taking to the road in bad weather without adequate preparation.

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