Picture: North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari
By OBAKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari urges road users in general to be cautious, especially in flooding and misty areas. This comes after excessive rain in different parts of the North West.
Lehari said motorists are advised to drive with minimum speed, and headlights on, while cyclists and those jaywalking are requested to wear reflective clothing. He further said reminding road users to obey road rules and regulations to avoid unnecessary accidents is important.
“We continue to plead with our motorists to comply and cooperate with our law enforcement agencies. Normally, rain causes roads to be slippery and it becomes worse with the level of rain. We urge drivers to reduce speed is a crucial element in wet weather conditions.
“In certain areas of the province, motorists will experience misty weather and it is advisable to always drive with headlights on to be visible on the road. Drivers must avoid hard braking and sudden turns,” said Lehari.
He added that, the law enforcement and road safety officers will be visible. Lehari said they request motorists to cooperate on the road.
“Our responsibility is to make sure that you reach your destinations safely as we cannot afford to lose lives due to incidents.
“Traffic is expected to increase as most people are traveling back from holidays to their work destinations, especially when schools are also due to open for the 2024 academic year,” he said.
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