Western Cape pede que usuários das estradas mantenham a segurança antes do feriado prolongado

O Departamento de Mobilidade de Western Cape está pedindo cautela a motoristas e pedestres para o próximo feriado prolongado, com previsão de aumento no tráfego em toda a província. A chefe de tráfego, Maxine Bezuidenhout, alerta sobre os riscos do excesso de velocidade e descreve medidas de segurança em meio a operações policiais de alta visibilidade.

Prevendo volumes de tráfego mais intensos, a chefe de tráfego Maxine Bezuidenhout pediu aos usuários das estradas que permaneçam alertas e façam escolhas responsáveis. "Pedestres são aconselhados a ficar atentos, optar por rotas bem iluminadas e sempre utilizar as faixas de pedestres e passarelas designadas", disse ela. "Seja para uma viagem longa ou curta, planeje seu percurso com antecedência e tome decisões responsáveis. Se você pretende beber, providencie um motorista sóbrio com antecedência. O excesso de velocidade continua representando um grande risco, portanto, mantenha-se dentro dos limites legais e ajuste sua velocidade às condições da estrada."

Os agentes realizarão operações de alta visibilidade ao longo das principais rotas para garantir o cumprimento das normas.

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