Hazy Weather: FRSC Cautions Motorists Over Poor Visibility

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists nationwide to exercise heightened caution following prevailing hazy weather conditions currently being experienced across several parts of the country, resulting in poor visibility and reduced clarity on major highways.

The Corps noted that the current dust haze, occasioned largely by seasonal atmospheric conditions, poses significant risks to road users, particularly drivers whose vision may be impaired while driving.

Reacting to the development, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, emphasised the need for deliberate caution and strict compliance with traffic regulations.

He said reduced visibility under such conditions increases the likelihood of road traffic crashes if adequate caution is not observed.

Spokesperson of the FRSC, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the corps marshal warned that hazy weather conditions and dust haze significantly reduce visibility and reaction time for drivers, noting that “at such times, speeding becomes even more dangerous.”

He, therefore, appealed to all motorists to slow down, obey speed limits, and drive defensively to avoid preventable crashes.

In view of the prevailing reduced visibility conditions associated with the dust haze, the Corps advised all motorists to strictly comply with traffic regulations and adopt safe driving practices at all times.

The corps further appealed to drivers of commercial vehicles to prioritise passenger safety by avoiding unnecessary speed and ensuring full compliance with road safety regulations, particularly during periods of dust haze.