Changsha Traffic Police Dpt. Launches Snow Emergency Response Plan

On Dec.14, the traffic police brigade of the Changsha Municipal Public Security Bureau commanded all traffic polices in the city proper to ease the gridlock in a timely manner so as to ensure a smooth traffic flow in the key monitored areas. Meanwhile, the access to essential departments including the Party and government offices, broadcasting, communication, hospitals and financing sectors is supposed to be maintained.

And an orderly unblocked traffic for the urban infrastructures of power supply, water supply and gas supply should be provided. Punctual traffic control measures should be released in light of the real-time road conditions. Traction works of motorcade in vital arteries should be enhanced to provide the vehicles with daily necessities a safe and unimpeded traffic flow. In addition, emergency goods and materials like generators, equipment for snow-shoveling, tire anti-skidding devices and warm-clothing should also be prepared.
The highway traffic police department reminded that special attention should be paid to safe driving in rain or snow conditions. Due care should be taken to bring the driving speed under control, decrease the driving speed when reversing direction at intersections, and maintain safe distances between vehicles. Generally speaking, the distance should be kept 4 times farther than the normal interval in this condition.
Translator: Zhou Qiong