RCMP caution motorists to slow down in rainy weather

RCMP are warning motorists of the possibility of hydroplaning in wet weather after this accident today in Grand Falls-Windsor. — RCMP photo

Published on August 31, 2012; Published on August 31, 2012

Topics :: RCMP , Grand Falls-Windsor

The RCMP is advising motorists to be aware of the risk of hydroplaning when driving in rain or where water has accumulated on the road after a rainfall.

Officers in Grand Falls-Windsor were called to a single-vehicle collision today around 12:15 p.m. The car was traveling east when it hydroplaned and left the road coming to rest on top of a guardrail just west of Grand Falls-Windsor. The lone occupant was not injured in the collision.

To help reduce the likelihood of hydroplaning, the police are advising drivers to decrease their speed and ensure all tires have adequate tread to displace water.

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Eli

- August 31, 2012 at 22:02:30

RCMP would be better off talking to a wall. Nutbeams like this don't read The Telegram.

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Joe

- August 31, 2012 at 16:45:01

Caution them all you want but, sadly... they will NEVER slow down...

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