Motorway Police Shares a Fog Journey Planner

National Highway and Motorway Police has issued a fog journey planner amid dense fog blanked the different cities of Punjab. Severe weather condition has not only paralyzed the routine life but also disrupted air and road traffic.

The flight operation is affected at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Zero visibility at national highways and motorways has shattered the road plans. The motorways police have advised the drivers to use GT Road. Moreover, the foggy condition on Grand Trunk (GT) has also caused problems for daily commuters.

Here is a Fog Journey Planner.

Chief Traffic Officer Dr. Asad Malhi has requested the citizens to be extra vigilant and take precautionary measures while driving on highways and motorways. He has stated that the number of traffic wardens has been increased in the face of dense fog.

Tips to Drive, When Visibility is Bad

·         Check up to date weather by following TV news and radio.

·         For major highway and motorway conditions reported by NHMP; Click here > Travel Advisory 

·         Get connected with National Highway Motorway Police for updates

·         Avoid Distracted driving. It’s dangerous in normal driving conditions, so in foggy weather it is just multiplying the danger. It’s a NO NO.

·         Everyone in vehicle MUST restrain themselves using seat belts and that includes the rear seat passengers as well. Well, this is MUST regardless of weather conditions.

·         Try to avoid the travel in foggy conditions. Fog is not a fun situation, It’s a serious weather condition. As you know it gets foggy in late evenings and early mornings, try planning your trip accordingly.

·         Please drive slowly. People think they are on motorway so the road is wide open. Yes, sir the road is there wide open but you don’t have radars and auto pilot. This is the main reason every year you see serious accidents, multi vehicle pile ups.

·         Make sure your car exterior lighting is in full working condition. Headlights, tail lights. Also if you have fog lights use it. FOG lights both at front and rear are recommended. Don’t use any light fixtures on the rear which has blinding effect for the following up vehicles.

·         Please drive with low beams. Driving with high beam will only blind you more as the lights reflects from fog.

·         Again, we will press on this fact that HID in your cars will further deteriorate your visibility as scattered light from your headlight will bounce in every other direction and getting reflected from fog and creating a white screen at front.