Fog advisory issued for Murree tourists
The City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi on Tuesday issued a five-point traffic advisory for the tourists coming to Murree amid foggy weather, asking the motorists to keep in touch with the policemen during their trip to the hill station.
Chief Traffic Officer Taimur Khan, in a press statement, said current weather conditions especially heavy fog was reducing the drivers' visibility and increasing the risk of potential road hazards.
“The CTP Rawalpindi appeals to all road users to exercise extreme caution and follow the instructions given for their own safety and security,” he added.
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Per the traffic advisory, the drivers are advised to keep their speed as low as possible and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle coming from the opposite direction. Make sure that vehicles' fog lights are in working order and for appropriate use.
"Be sure to use double indicators or hazard lights to make your vehicle stand out to others on the road in extremely low visibility and not cause confusion or distress to other drivers. Do not overtake other vehicles unless absolutely necessary. Avoid low visibility that makes it difficult to predict traffic flow, increasing the risk of accidents,” the advisory further reveals.
It further advises the travellers to check the weather forecast .
Published in The Express Tribune, January 24th, 2024.