The drop in temperature these days has caused a lot of snow to fall in high mountainous areas, and many roads have been flooded with ice, which will continue to happen in the coming days. All of this can affect traffic, which is why remember DGT … Drivers who, before starting their trip, check the weather forecast and road conditions. Also remember the importance of installing winter tires, all-weather tires, or chains if you must use them if you will be driving through areas where snow is expected.
As on previous occasions, in cases where snow affects road traffic, the General Traffic Administration may, to ensure fluidity and safety on the roads, establish a series of measures, such as restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles, restrictions on the movement of other vehicles that do not have winter tires or all-season tires or chains; Reducing traffic speed and preventing overtaking; Comprehensive preventive cutting and mandatory monitoring of alternative transfers.
Traffic also has 32 automated detours and a supervisor on various roads ready to operate bag trucks, to activate them if necessary due to winter road conditions.
In this case, it is advisable to remember some recommendations that, although known, are not always implemented, but they help road maintenance workers to move around and work safely, such as leaving the left lane clear to allow road maintenance vehicles and snow plows to pass.
Snow colors
Pay attention to the signs on the changing message boards and the instructions of the Civil Guard Traffic Group agents, as well as to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the areas and roads affected by this forecast, as well as to have the appropriate means and equipment to travel in safe conditions, including chains or winter tires. At the same time, learn about the colors of the snow and the driving conditions.
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