With temperatures reaching -7 degrees Celsius in Florina, -5 in Kozani, -4 in Ptolemaida and -12 in the mountains and in combination with last night’s snowfall, the governor of Western Macedonia George Kasapidis, speaking to Athinaikos Pakto News, draws the attention of pedestrians and drivers, moving in the wider area, due to frost and increased risk of accidents.
“In Kozani the thermometer shows -5 degrees Celsius. “Temperatures have been very low in all municipalities and up to -12 in the mountains”, points out Mr. Kasapidis and notes that, “great care is needed from drivers moving on the mountain network and from pedestrians circulating on the sidewalks, where it may have freeze the snow “.
“Last night’s snowfall lasted for two hours from 20:00 to 23:00, paved it 5 points, fortunately without problems and problems in the traffic of vehicles. “All the snow machines in the region and the municipalities of western Macedonia were on foot and so the entire main road network remained clean,” underlined the governor of Western Macedonia.
The General Regional Police Directorate of Western Macedonia, with its announcement, informs the drivers that during their movements, in the road network of the area, they must have their vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains or with a special type of tires.
For the use of anti-skid chains advises drivers to have anti-skid chains which they can use only when the road is slippery.
It is clarified that the anti-skid chains are placed on the drive wheels. For the installation and maintenance of the anti-skid chains, the drivers should consult the installation and maintenance instructions that they have. Properly placed chains must be pointed and “stretched”.
In addition, in the context of accident prevention, the police authorities remind that it is good for drivers to be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network if they are going to travel. Reduce speed and leave enough distance from the vehicle in front to be able to stop safely. To check the proper operation of their car systems. To drive at low speed to be able to control their vehicle. Do not brake abruptly because there is a risk of being diverted. Always wear a seat belt. Be especially careful when crossing bridges, uneven crossings and roads that are not crowded.
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