Do not drive too fast even if the speed does not say everything
Multiple vehicles were damaged by a snow removal machine driving against traffic on Hafnarfjarðarvegur in Iceland, prompting an investigation by the Road Administration.
On February 26, 2026, a troubling incident occurred on Hafnarfjarðarvegur in Iceland, where a snow removal machine was reported to be driving against traffic, leading to significant damage to at least five vehicles. The affected drivers, who shared their experiences and images of the damages through a Facebook discussion group, voiced their concerns over the reckless operation of the snow plow. One of the drivers, Hafþór Aron Tómasson, described how he encountered a wall of snow and slush that struck his windshield while he was traveling towards Hafnarfjörður, highlighting the hazardous conditions created by the snow removal activities.