NARSA urges vigilance on roads ahead of Eid Al Fitr

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) calls on road users to be extra vigilant and take all necessary safety precautions, in anticipation of the heavy traffic that marks the period of Eid Al Fitr.

NARSA reminds all road users, especially drivers of public and freight transport and various types of vehicles, of the need to obey traffic laws and be extra vigilant, caution and forgiveness when traveling, she said in a statement.

NARSA insists, in this context, on the need for drivers to submit their vehicles to a mechanical inspection and a meticulous technical examination of the safety systems before taking to the road in order to ensure that they operate correctly, in particular the tyres, braking system, shock absorbers and windscreen wipers.

Drivers are also called upon to get enough rest to drive safely and healthy, without the fatigue that can cause concentration problems and affect their ability to judge distances, speeds and responsiveness behind the wheel, says NARSA.

Travelers are also invited to prepare their trip by defining their routes beforehand to avoid any unpleasant surprises or potential dangers, to arrange and connect luggage in a safe way without overloading the vehicle, in particular for drivers transporting goods and public passenger transport, as this poses a danger to the safety of other road users, the statement added.