TRACE Urges Motorists To Avoid Flooded Roads, Drive Safely During Rainy Season

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has advised motorists to avoid driving through flooded roads and adhere to safe driving practices to reduce road crashes during the rainy season.

The advisory was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Babatunde Akinbiyi, during the unveiling of TRACE’s Rainy Season Safe Motoring Guide themed, “Safe and Responsible Driving… A MUST!”

Akinbiyi noted that the rainy season is often accompanied by reduced visibility, slippery road surfaces, and longer stopping distances, making cautious driving essential.

He urged motorists to ensure they are mentally, physically, and emotionally fit before embarking on any journey. He also advised drivers to inspect their vehicles to confirm that critical components such as brakes, tyres, lights, batteries, and windscreen wipers are in good working condition.

According to him, motorists should reduce speed on wet roads, switch on their headlights during rainfall, and maintain a safe following distance of between four and six seconds to minimise the risk of crashes.

“Wet roads reduce tyre grip and increase stopping distance. Motorists should adjust their speed to suit prevailing weather conditions,” he said.

The TRACE spokesperson also warned against attempting to drive through flooded roads, stressing that floodwaters can be deceptive and may sweep vehicles away.

He further called on road users to obey traffic regulations and comply with directives from TRACE officers, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to ensuring safer roads across Ogun State throughout the rainy season.

For emergencies, TRACE advised motorists and other road users to contact the agency through its emergency lines, 112 or 0806 270 3568.