Vincent Ehiwario, director of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), Delta State, has urged motorists and other road users to exercise caution on flooded roads.

Mr Ehiwario said this in a statement on Tuesday, concerned about reports of deaths and loss of properties due to ravaging floods in the state.

“When the roads are flooded and flowing with high velocity, there is the tendency for tyres to lose their grip on tarred roads, sometimes causing uncontrollable manoeuvres and spinning of the vehicle,” said Mr Ehiwario.

He added, “Motorists should not throw caution to the winds by not observing road signs and other warning signs, thereby putting the lives of commuters and other road users at risk.”

The VIO official urged motorists and commuters to call on the agency when the needs arise and advised motorists to look for alternative routes to prevent engine damage and mishaps.  

“Motorists and commuters should be patient in flooded areas so as not to compound issues of managing the passable portion of such roads,” he said. 

(NAN)