The Traffic Police reported that, until August 6th, 49,264 road accidents have occured so far this year, which is equivalent to an average of 10 incidents per hour.
The data is part of a call for attention to drivers to redouble roadside prevention during rainy days. According to data provided by the Road Safety Council (Cosevi), 23 road deaths were reported in July. The lowest figure reported since November 2016, when 20 deaths occurred.
In the first 7 months of the year some 241 people died in road accidents. Of that amount, 117 were motorcyclists.
Given the rainy conditions reported in the early hours of this Tuesday, the authorities turned a series of tips to take into account:
-Maintain an adequate distance with the other vehicles.
-In rainy moments, reduce speed.
-Do not stop in yellow areas.
-Verify that the air conditioner and brushes are in good condition. If they are worn out, immediate replacement is recommended.
-Check the good condition of the lights.