Sibiu police are urging caution on roadways as winter weather moves into the region,bringing with it the risk of slick conditions and travel disruptions.The advisory, issued Sunday evening, follows forecasts predicting sleet, snow, and freezing temperatures across western Romania, including the Transylvanian region [[1]]. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of winter tire usage and adjusted driving habits amid the hazardous conditions, with increased police deployments to assist motorists.
Police in Sibiu are warning of sleet and snowfall in several areas, potentially making roads slippery, and are advising drivers to ensure they have winter tires, News.ro reports.
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“ATTENTION, DRIVERS!”
Sleet and snowfall are currently impacting multiple areas, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions due to slippery roads.
“Please ensure you have winter tires fitted and adjust your speed to the traffic conditions,” Sibiu Police stated Sunday evening.
The department confirmed that police units are deployed throughout the region to support road safety and ensure smooth traffic flow during the inclement weather.
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Police are also offering a series of recommendations for drivers:
Increase your following distance.
Avoid sudden maneuvers.
Drive responsibly.
Exercise caution while traveling to reach your destination safely!
Meteorologists have forecast precipitation, including sleet, snow, and isolated patches of ice, in the Western Plains, Transylvania, and the northwest of Moldova.
In the mountains, snowfall is expected to become more prevalent, with snow accumulation, particularly on the ridges.
Temperatures are also continuing to drop. Sunday night into Monday will see sub-freezing temperatures, especially in the western part of the country.
