Wet and icy conditions on tarred roads make them slippery and difficult to drive on. Visibility is greatly affected, especially at night, making road users vulnerable to avoidable crashes.
As a result, excessive speed must be avoided and headlights must be switched on to be visible to other road users. Drivers should also increase their following distance and, wherever possible, delay or postpone their journeys.
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Motorists are further advised to avoid driving over low-lying bridges and through flooded areas.
Snowfall has been reported on the N11 towards Volksrust and on the N3 in the province towards KwaZulu-Natal.
Other hazardous conditions include misty conditions on some roads during the night and early morning.
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No major crashes have been reported so far. However, traffic law-enforcement officers and emergency personnel remain on high alert and are closely monitoring the situation.
“Let us be on high alert and adjust our driving in line with these adverse conditions to stay out of danger. We must monitor conditions and remain updated, especially when travelling,” Macie said.
