Southland Police are reminding heavy motor vehicle drivers of the importance of road safety as the country makes its way towards winter.
¡°There have already been a couple of crashes involving trucks and I want to remind drivers to manage their fatigue and drive to the conditions for this time of year, particularly in early morning,¡± says Senior Sergeant Scott Mackenzie, Southland Road Policing Manager.
Colder months bring more dangers to the country¡¯s roads.
¡°In winter the sun sits lower in the sky and sun strike becomes a more common occurrence. Surface conditions, particularly on rural roads become less predictable, and slow-moving tractors and silage wagons are more prevalent at this time of year,¡± he says.
¡°All of this makes it even more important to practice appropriate following distances.
¡°I¡¯m asking drivers to make sure they are getting a good night¡¯s sleep, taking regular breaks, checking their speed, and wearing their seatbelts.¡±
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Issued by the Police Media Team.