In the Akmola region, police turned back more than 744 drivers who set out on summer tires, Polisia.kz reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, police officers in the Akmola region are working in enhanced mode on republican highways.
“On November 8–9, temporary restrictions on the movement of vehicles on summer tires were introduced on a number of highways in the region. In particular, the restrictions applied on the routes Astana — Shchuchinsk, Astana — Shiderty — Pavlodar and Kokshetau — Atbasar,” the statement says.
In addition, due to weather and road conditions, the speed limit was reduced on some sections of republican highways.
“In order to ensure road safety, police turned back more than 744 drivers who were driving on summer tires. These measures are aimed at preventing road accidents and preserving the safety of road users,” police say.
Police urged drivers to switch to winter tires in a timely manner, take weather into account when planning trips, and observe the speed limit and safe distance.