Wexford County Council Roads Department have issued a Road Safety Alert as Frost and Ice is forecast over the next 24 Hours. Please Drive Carefully and exercise caution.

Check local and National weather forecasts before setting out on a journey. Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out, carry a screen scraper and de-icer.  Do not use hot water on the windscreen as it can crack the glass.

Use your dipped headlights so that others will see you. Make sure your headlights and taillights are all in working order, replace broken bulbs.

Watch out for “black ice.” If the road looks polished or glossy it could be, “black ice” one of winter’s worst hazards: Black Ice is difficult to see! It is nearly transparent ice that often looks like a harmless puddle or is overlooked entirely.

Watch out for black ice, especially in sheltered or shaded areas on roads, under trees and adjacent to high walls.

Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to;

Be seen. Wear bright clothing with reflective armbands or a reflective belt.

While walking on footpaths and in public places, or entering and exiting your car or truck, DO NOT underestimate the danger of ice.

Many slips and falls happen in places people regard as safe and secure, typically outside their front door, on the door step, on the path or while getting out of the car. It is very possible that a thin sheet of transparent ice or “Black Ice” is covering your pathway putting you at risk.

When you approach a footpath or roadway that appears to be covered with ice, always use extreme caution.

If walking or cycling in fog, make sure you are clearly visible by carrying a torch and wearing reflective clothing. Stay well in off the road where there is no footpath when vehicles are approaching.