El Cabo Occidental insta a los usuarios de la carretera a extremar la seguridad antes del fin de semana largo

El Departamento de Movilidad del Cabo Occidental hace un llamado a automovilistas y peatones a mantener la precaución durante el próximo fin de semana largo, ante el aumento del tráfico previsto en toda la provincia. La jefa de tráfico, Maxine Bezuidenhout, advierte sobre los riesgos del exceso de velocidad y detalla las medidas de seguridad en el marco de operativos policiales de alta visibilidad.

Ante la previsión de un mayor volumen de tráfico, la jefa de tráfico Maxine Bezuidenhout instó a los usuarios de las carreteras a permanecer alerta y tomar decisiones responsables. "Se insta a los peatones a mantenerse atentos, apegarse a rutas bien iluminadas y utilizar siempre los cruces y puentes designados", señaló. "Ya sea un viaje largo o corto, planifiquen su recorrido con antelación y tomen decisiones responsables. Si planea beber, busque un conductor sobrio de antemano. El exceso de velocidad sigue siendo un riesgo importante, así que manténgase dentro de los límites legales y ajuste su velocidad a las condiciones de la carretera". Los oficiales llevarán a cabo operativos de alta visibilidad a lo largo de las rutas principales para garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas.

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