In the Transcarpathian region police are appealing to drivers to take weather conditions into account and to take a responsible attitude to driving in bad weather
Militiamen say: many drivers ignore reports of storm warnings, are not interested in the condition of the roads, planning the route over long distances, and overestimate their own capabilities or driving in conditions that are far from ideal. Difficult weather conditions that Christmas was observed all over the territory of Ukraine, have added concerns not only road services. Many drivers need the assistance of the police and emergency services. Police and road services now work in the strengthened mode. Only 9 January, for snow removal and the elimination of ice on the road came almost 1.5 thousand vehicles to ensure road safety and assistance to the participants involved 372 of the police officer. And although now the situation has stabilized, too early to rejoice - next week, forecasters expect a second wave of heavy precipitation events. Militiamen advise to drivers in case of sharp deterioration of weather conditions is not to travel on your own car, and those who went to be especially attentive and careful. Before leaving on a long distance in bad weather be sure to check the opportunity of travel along the planned route. To learn relevant information, and report the unsatisfactory condition of the roads, anyone can contact the duty managers, Service roads in the areas. Phones are available at the link http://www.ukravtodor.gov.ua/novini/%D1%81_ukravtodor-zaklikav-ukraintsi... (information of the Ukravtodor). If, because of bad weather got you in trouble, immediately call "102" or regional "hot lines" of the police. So do not be lazy to call the appropriate services if you witness a road crash, broken car and so forth. Do not be indifferent, maybe tomorrow will need help for you. The office of road safety National police DPD UkraineÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
