8.24 AM Thursday 23 May 2013

Adverse weather advice

Dorset Police and its partners are advising communities to take care on the roads in advance of the windy weather forecast for Thursday 9 May 2013.

High Winds

  • In severe conditions don't travel unless you have to
  • Keep your distance from other vehicles
  • Keep your speed down - sudden gusts of wind can blow you off course
  • Show consideration for other motorists especially when confronted with delays and/or blocked roads

 

Wet Weather

  • In severe weather consider whether your journey is necessary - don't travel unless you have to
  • Don't take chances in wet weather, leave extra time to get to your destination

 

Flood warning signHeavy Rain

  • When visibility is reduced switch on your headlights
  • Double the distance you leave between your car and the car in front of you, as stopping distances increase in wet weather

 

Flooding

  • Exercise caution when approaching standing water on the roads
  • Consideration should be given to the depth of the water
  • Do not take any risks driving through flood waters

  • If motorists decide to drive through shallow water, they are asked to do so slowly and to be aware of the effect of waves on other road users.

 

 

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