By: Monday Munkaila, Gombe
Gombe State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has called the attention of the motoring public around the State to exercise heightened caution following the hazy
weather conditions currently being experienced resulting in poor visibility and reduced clarity on roads.
The Command, through SRC Janet Kasa, Sector Public Education Officer, noted that the current seasonal haze and dusty atmospheric conditions pose significant risks to road users, particularly drivers whose vision may be impaired while driving which could likely increase road traffic crashes if caution is not observed.
Reacting to the development, the State Sector Commander, CC Samson Kaura, emphasized the need for deliberate caution and strict compliance with traffic regulations while drawing the attention of the motoring public to the fact that hazy weather conditions and dust haze significantly reduce visibility and reaction time for drivers.
He said that speeding at such a time becomes even more dangerous, and therefore appealed to all motorists to slow down, obey speed limits, and drive defensively to avoid preventable crashes.
In view of the prevailing reduced visibility conditions associated with the dust haze, Commander Samson Kaura advised all motorists to strictly comply with traffic regulations and adopt safe driving practices at all times.
Drivers are specifically urged to reduce speed and comply with prescribed speed limits, especially on highways affected by hazy conditions and maintain safe following distances to allow adequate reaction time.
They are also advised to ensure that headlights, tail lights, and brake lights are fully functional and used appropriately, even during daytime when visibility is impaired.
In addtion, they are called to ensure their windscreens are clean and to desist from dangerous behaviors such as reckless driving, wrongful overtaking, overspeeding, and distracted driving.
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