Motorists urged to be cautious when driving in unfavourable weather conditions

The ongoing torrential rains across most parts of the province require motorists to be highly cautious to avoid disasters. It is important that where visibility is reduced due to rain or misty conditions, speed is reduced and prudent following distance between the vehicles must be strictly adhered to.  Motorists must also be mindful as embedded potholes may not be visible when it is raining hence they are advised to switch their lights on. Motorists should also avoid crossing overflowing bridges. 

Furthermore, as schools are reopening for the first term of the new year and many other returning to work next week, those who will be travelling this coming weekend are encouraged to obey the rules and always prioritize their safety and that of other road users.

They should observe applicable speed limits, adjust their driving in line with prevailing conditions on the road, ensure roadworthiness of their vehicles, not to overload, not to drink while driving, and use the road with due consideration to other road users. Motorists are further called upon to travel during day light wherever possible and those travelling long distances, should rest sufficiently along their journeys.

Traffic law enforcement officers will remain on high alert even this coming weekend to enforce the law and deal with any errant driver behaviour.

Ends.

Issued by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison

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