Rachakonda Police issues fog safety advisory for motorists in Hyderabad

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu advises motorists on fog safety in Hyderabad, urging precautions like low-beam lights, safe distances, reflective gear, and vehicle checks. Public reminded of the ‘Golden Hour’ and Good Samaritan Scheme to save accident victims.

Hyderabad: As winter intensifies across the city, the dense fog during early mornings and late nights is posing serious visibility challenges on major roads. In view of the rising risk of accidents, Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu, has appealed to all motorists to be cautious and strictly follow safety guidelines.

The Commissioner issued a detailed advisory on Tuesday, highlighting the crucial safety measures to prevent road mishaps during foggy conditions.

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Accordingly, vehicle drivers were urged to maintain speed road safetylimits, use helmets and seatbelts, avoid drunk driving, and refrain from using mobile phones while on the road.

Motorists were also reminded to regularly check brakes, headlights, indicators, tyres, and ensure that all vehicles are equipped with a ‘First Aid Kit’.

With fog significantly reducing visibility, the police emphasised the importance of using low-beam lights, keeping a safe distance, avoiding sudden braking, and refraining from overtaking in fog or curve zones.

The commissioner further advised motorists to use defoggers, open windows slightly to prevent fogging, and wear gloves to maintain grip during cold weather.

Additional precautions include avoiding roadside parking at night, using reflective jackets and stickers, placing a reflective triangle warning board when vehicles break down, and ensuring children travel safely, especially in school buses that meet safety standards, officials said.

Commissioner Sudheer Babu also reminded the public about the ‘Golden Hour’ concept.

“Anyone who rushes an accident victim to the nearest hospital within the first hour can save a life and is eligible for Rs 25,000 under the Central Government’s Good Samaritan Scheme,” he said.

He appealed to citizens to treat road safety as a shared responsibility.

“If every individual follows these guidelines, road accidents can be significantly reduced. Safe roads are possible only when the government, police, and public work together,” Sudheer Babu strroad safetyaid.

Rachakonda Police authorities said they will continue awareness drives and intensified enforcement to ensure safer travel throughout the winter season.