- Regular patrolling of the highway, by the Police and Motorway Patrol Officers (MPO):
- Helps to reduce, prevent and detect criminal occurrence on the highway.
- Ensures visibility on the highway, thus heightening the safety of road users and the confidence of the public.
- Ensures that the road is free from congestion, obstruction or any adverse environmental impediments so that road users can travel without any hindrance.
- Ensures that the rules and guidelines of the roadway are adhered to.
- Durable road surface with no potholes to cause accidents.
- Escape Lanes along the Highway enable vehicles having braking problems to stop safely.
- Safety Tips if you break down on the Highway:
- Switch on your hazard lights
- If the vehicle is on the roadway, try and move (or push) the vehicle onto the hard shoulder
- Stand on the soft shoulder, behind the safety barrier or as far as away as possible from the passing vehicles
- Call for help by dialing the toll free number 1-888-429-5674 from your cell phone
- Give as many details on your location as possible when you are calling from your cell phone
Don’t worry, a MPO will come to your assistance within minutes.
