TRACE Warns Ogun Motorists Against Flooded Roads

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has advised motorists to avoid driving through flooded roads during the rainy season. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the agency's Public Relations Officer, issued this warning in a statement on Friday.

He highlighted that the rainy season is characterized by reduced visibility and slippery roads, necessitating extra caution from drivers. Akinbiyi urged motorists to adopt safe driving practices, ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, and check critical components such as brakes, lights, tires, and wipers before embarking on journeys.

He recommended reducing speed on wet roads, switching on headlights during rainfall, and maintaining a safe following distance of four to six seconds. Akinbiyi also warned against the dangers of floodwaters, which can be deceptive and may sweep vehicles away, urging motorists to comply with traffic regulations.

TRACE reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer roads across Ogun State during the rainy season and provided emergency contact numbers for road users.