North Yorkshire Police warning to motorists as driving rain continues to sweep county

Police have issued a warning to motorists as driving rain lashes North Yorkshire.Police have issued a warning to motorists as driving rain lashes North Yorkshire.
Police have issued a warning to motorists as driving rain lashes North Yorkshire.
Police have issued a warning to motorists as driving rain continues to sweep across North Yorkshire.

Traffic constables are reporting a number of weather-related issues on the roads today, including people not using their lights properly or adapting their driving for wet roads, as well as lots of standing water and poor visibility.

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In a statement on their Facebook page, North Yorkshire Police say: “To be on the safe side, it’s best to turn your lights on manually and don’t rely on your automatic settings.

"We’ve encountered quite a few vehicles that aren’t lit up despite heavy rainfall, spray and very limited visibility.

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"Also, remember to check your wiper blades – if they’re no longer clearing your screen well, or they have obvious splits or cracks, it’s time for a new set.

"It’s an awful forecast in many parts of the county today.

"So please drive to the conditions and make sure you can see - and can be seen by - other road users.

"We’re currently out on patrol in all districts, on main roads and not-so-main ones, doing our best to keep everything moving freely.”

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