If it’s flooded, forget it

Flooding

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Forget it. When faced with floodwater, the bravest and smartest thing you can do is back it up.

With rain continuing to pound the Far North, it looks like we are in for a very wet January.

The heavy rain has caused flash flooding which is turning our roads into rapids.

Police would like to remind the community to avoid flooded roads, creeks and watercourses and remember that road conditions can change rapidly as creeks and water courses can rise and fall quickly, often with hidden dangers.

When faced with floodwater, the bravest and smartest thing you can do is back it up.

 

Road safety tips

There are several measures motorists can take to avoid traffic crashes:

  • Motorists should decrease speed, increase their braking distance and allow extra time to get to their destinations during bad weather.
  • Driving with your headlights on improves visibility in wet conditions, and always make sure you check the road for excess water.
  • Remember, never drive on a flooded road, as floodwaters are unpredictable and dangerous – it is not worth risking your life or the life of loved ones.
  • It’s also important to remember that our roads are busier in the wet as people who would normally ride or walk tend to drive, which makes it even more important to allow extra time and patience during your travels.

It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced driver, if the person before you got through, or if you think you know the road and what your car can do; floodwaters can change everything without warning.

 

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