Srinagar, Jan 29: In view of the prevailing weather conditions and frosty roads, authorities on Monday issued advisories for the safety of motorists traveling along hilly roads falling under the jurisdiction of Traffic Rural Kashmir.
Motorists have been advised to park their vehicles at designated parking slots, failing which strict action will be taken against roadside parking.
“During snowing/slippery hilly roads only (4×4) vehicles and vehicles with anti-skid chains, having a seating capacity of not more than 10 seats, shall be allowed to ply along hilly roads, particularly along Tangmarg-Gulmarg, Mughal Road, Zojila, Sinthon, Gurez-Bandipora, Pahalgam-Chandanwari, Kupwara-Karnah, and Kupwara-Machil roads,” the advisory reads.
It further states that, in order to avoid undue rush/traffic jams, only registered anti-skid chain vendors shall be allowed to fix chains at designated locations.
