RTMC Issues Warning of Road Travel Amid Rainy Conditions, Citizens Echo Safety Measures
- The RTMC urged motorists to be cautious while travelling in rainy conditions during the holiday season
- Motorists are reminded of safety measures including maintaining safe following distances and switching on lights
- Citizens on social media echoed the corporation's warning in hopes of reducing road accidents
Source: Twitter
PRETORIA - As the South African Weather Service predicted rain in many parts of the country, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) issued a strong warning to motorists.
Motorists urged to be careful
According to TimesLIVE, the message was directed especially to those returning home after the Christmas holidays. With an expected increase in traffic volumes, the RTMC emphasised the need for caution and adherence to safety measures.
RTMC advises motorists to reduce speed, maintain safe following distances, switch on lights, and avoid crossing flooded bridges.
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Safety tips for holiday travellers
Additionally, the corporation stressed the importance of ensuring vehicles are roadworthy. Before embarking on journeys, motorists are urged to check lights, wipers, windscreens, brakes, and tires.
Public transport operators must also comply with regulations, ensuring drivers possess proper documents, operate on permitted routes, and avoid overloading vehicles.
Traffic officers' tough stance
RTMC mentioned that traffic officers will take decisive action, including discontinuing or impounding non-roadworthy vehicles.
Read some of the comments from citizens below:
Tshepiso Mokale commented:
"Durban N3 is the worst, speeding, blatant disregard for rules of the road."
Thebe Mokone mentioned:
"That's why I am always flying."
Chris Rojas suggested:
"Please be patient out there people."
Charlotte Prinsloo wrote:
"Road deaths are heartbreaking, especially during the festive season."
Steven L Buthelezi asked:
"Start returning home? Didn't they do their rat race to whatever their destinations about 5 days ago? And now they are returning home? "
Motorists remove barriers on road to skip traffic
In another article, Briefly News, we all know the struggle of sitting in traffic with no end in sight. Add loadshedding to the mix, and it is enough to drive anyone to extreme measures.
That being said, when a group of motorists broke down a highway barrier to skip out of a traffic jam, Mzansi had mixed feelings.
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