The Main Directorate of the State Traffic Police turned to drivers in connection with the expected sharp deterioration of weather conditions.
“According to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, starting on September 24 for two days in the country, in particular in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula, a strong wind with rain is expected.
In connection with this warning, the Main Directorate of the State Traffic Police, in order to avoid road accidents and other negative incidents, asks the road users to be careful on the roads, strictly observe the rules of the road, show attentiveness to other road users, in particular pedestrians “.
Truck drivers should be more responsible, they should not forget that the movement in windy weather is difficult and dangerous, special attention should be paid to the packaging of the cargo transported.
Drivers should choose the speed of their vehicles in accordance with weather conditions, reduce speed in open areas, avoid sharp maneuvers and sharp braking, not to overtake without the need.
Vehicles should be parked away from objects that can be slipped with high probability, fly or break, try to choose closed parking spaces.
Pedestrians should take into account weather conditions and avoid behavior that jeopardizes their life and health of other road users, ”the statement said.