Dense Fog Prompts Traffic Advisory in Rural Jammu, Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution

Jammu, Dec 22: Amid dense fog persisting across several areas over the past two days, Traffic Police Rural Jammu on Saturday issued a comprehensive traffic advisory, warning commuters of poor visibility and an increased risk of road accidents and congestion.

According to the advisory issued by SSP Traffic Rural Jammu, motorists have been advised to drive with utmost caution in foggy conditions. Drivers have been asked to use low-beam headlights or fog lights instead of high beams, reduce speed, and maintain a safe following distance of at least 4–6 seconds. The advisory also emphasised keeping headlights on, windshields clean and using defrosters to prevent internal fogging.

Traffic Police further urged commuters to strictly follow traffic signs, lane markings, reflectors and cautionary signages, maintain lane discipline, and avoid unnecessary overtaking, sudden braking or sharp turns. Motorists have been advised to remain alert for pedestrians, cyclists and slow-moving vehicles, and exercise extra caution at junctions, flyovers, highway exits and interchanges.

The advisory also asked motorists to avoid non-essential travel during periods of extremely poor visibility, allow additional travel time, keep mobile phones charged for emergencies, and use indicators well in advance while braking gently.

For assistance or information, commuters have been advised to contact Traffic Police Rural Jammu through official helpline numbers or email. Traffic Police Rural Jammu reiterated its appeal to the public to prioritise safety and cooperate to prevent accidents during foggy weather conditions. (KNC)