Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather
With traffic volumes increasing ahead of the festive season, motorists are advised to delay travel during heavy rain, avoid flooded bridges, and comply with traffic officers deployed on busy routes.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in inclement weather.
This comes as heavy rainfalls have been experienced in several parts of the country.
“Motorists are advised to delay their trips when they encounter heavy rainfall and desist from crossing flooded bridges. Traffic officers will be deployed along the routes that are likely to be affected by severe weather patterns, and motorists are urged to co-operate with them and obey their instructions,” the RTMC said.
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Traffic volumes have increased on many routes as travellers head to various destinations to spend the festive season with families, relatives and friends.
“The RTMC reiterated its call for caution, patience and respect for the rules of the roads. Pedestrians are warned to stay away from busy roads and only use pedestrian bridges to cross.
“Traffic officers, together with members of the South African Police Service, have been deployed on all busy routes to ensure the free flow of traffic and to deal with those who break the rules of the road,” RTMC said.
