Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution Due to Heavy Rainfall and Icy Conditions

Motorists urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall and icy conditions

With widespread rainfall affecting Mpumalanga, motorists are urged to stay alert and adjust their driving to avoid accidents.

Motorists warned to drive cautiously amid wet weather

Following ongoing rainfall experienced in most parts of the country, including Mpumalanga, the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie has urged motorists to remain on high alert when driving in these conditions. Wet and icy conditions on tarred roads make them slippery and difficult to drive on. Visibility is greatly affected, especially at night, making road users vulnerable to avoidable crashes. As a result, excessive spe…

POLICE URGES MOTORISTS TO EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION DURING NIGHT TRAVEL

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has registered a number of road traffic crashes across the country during the past one week. These crashes have claimed lives and left several other people injured. The crashes involved Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), including commuter taxis and buses, Sino trucks and other motor vehicles. Preliminary findings indicate that the major contributing factors include speeding, careless overtaking and reckle…