Motorists are 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.

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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.

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Motorists must also be mindful that 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,” was the message from the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.

The department is keeping an eye on traffic as schools are reopening for the first term of the new year and many return to work next week.

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Motorists should observe applicable speed limits, adjust their driving in line with prevailing conditions on the road, ensure the roadworthiness of their vehicles, not overload, not drink while driving, and use the road with due consideration to other road users.

Motorists are further called to travel during daylight wherever possible and those travelling long distances should rest sufficiently along their journeys.

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