On Monday, in Dolj and Mehedinți counties, the traffic of vehicles of over 7.5 tonnes will be restricted between 12:00 and 20:00, due to the Red Cornea Code.
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Authorities have announced that on Monday there will be traffic restrictions on the roads in Dolj and Mehedinti counties because of the heat. The two counties are targeted by a red code warning.
The INFOTRAFIC Center of the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police informs that, on August 11, between 12:00 and 20:00, under the conditions of the weather warning issued by the National Meteorological Administration (red code of heat), the traffic of vehicles with a maximum authorized mass of 7.5 tons will be forbidden. Dolj and Mehedinti, writes News.
The transports of persons, the transport of live animals and perishable products of animal and vegetable origin, vehicles that participate in interventions in case of force majeure, funeral transports, postal transport, transport for fuel, transport of fuel, transport of goods under controlled temperature, transport for controlled water, will be exempted from these restrictions. In the calamity areas, transport with specialized vehicles intended for the construction of sanitation, bottled water transport, transport of products from agricultural exploitations, military transport involved in multinational exercises, various food products and so on.
Depending on the evolution of the weather conditions, the restrictions can be raised, maintained or prolonged.
Under the conditions of the persistent heat wave, with accentuated thermal discomfort, the road police recommend to the drivers that, before starting on the road, to ensure that the pressure in the tires is the one recommended for the hot season, and the air conditioning systems are functional. The high temperature in the passenger compartment will emphasize the fatigue, which is manifested by delaying reactions, difficulty concentrating, repeatedly hidden, very thick blinking or even sleeping at the wheel.
Also, it is advisable to pay attention to the fact that reflections given by very strong solar rays can create difficulties in drivers in perceiving obstacles and anticipating the conduct of other traffic participants.
Thus, drivers should avoid, as far as possible, travel around the afternoon, especially those with health problems, and if the travel is necessary, have an attendant in the vehicle.
In the case of long -distance travel, more frequent stops are recommended, in the service spaces or in the parking lots, for proper rest and hydration, to prevent the installation of the fatigue, with negative consequences on the vigilance at the wheel.
At the same time, drivers must keep an adequate distance from the front vehicle, in order to be able to react safely, to use the seat belt and fasteners to protect the passengers.
“Try to keep calm throughout the trip and show respect in traffic, as aggressive behavior will major increase the risk of being involved in a road event with tragic consequences.”I draw the attention of the road police.
