The DGT warns about what to do if it starts to snow and catches you on the road

2024-01-19 16:00:02
Snow will be the star of this day on the road. In fact, the DGT warns of the possibility that numerous sections may be affected, and warns that you do not forget the chains in case their use is necessary to drive or have winter or ‘All-Weather’ tires installed that allow you to drive without them. . Although in areas where there is an orange warning, Traffic recommends avoiding all road trips that are not essential and waiting until there are no weather alerts. According to the forecast of the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), this is a short storm episode, which will develop between 12:00 and 18:00 and will mainly affect roads in the Community of Madrid, Castilla. La Mancha, Castilla y León, Aragón and the Valencian Community, being especially important in the A-1, A-2, AP-6, A-11 and A-15. Related News Standard VIDEO It will not snow in several Spanish provinces: how to use chains in the car J. Bacorelle Depending on the accumulated snow, four alert levels are established: green, yellow, red and black In cases where the snow affects the road circulation, the DGT, to guarantee fluidity and road safety, may establish a series of measures such as restrictions on the circulation of heavy vehicles, restrictions on the circulation of other vehicles that do not have winter tires or chains, limit traffic speed and prohibit overtaking, total preventive cuts and mandatory monitoring of alternative detours. Likewise, and even more important, leave the left lane clear and drive in convoy, that is, one vehicle after another, to allow the passage of road maintenance vehicles and snow plows. Pay attention to the signage on the variable message panels and the instructions of the Civil Guard Traffic Group agents. MORE INFORMATION news No SEAT Ibiza: the story of the iconic Spanish car that turns 40 years old news No The elements of the car that can stop working correctly in the cold news No Everything you need to know about snow chains for the car Just like extreme Be careful when traveling through the areas and roads affected by this forecast, as well as having the appropriate means and equipment to travel safely, including chains or winter or ‘All-Weather’ tires; even knowing the colors of the snow and its driving conditions.
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