On Pentecost, a lot of traffic is expected along vegans, especially towards the largest cities. Now the police are asking you to be extra careful. – We believe that one death in traffic is one too many. The trend we are seeing now is disturbing. We are pleased to bring about a change, says UP manager Knut Smedsrud to news. He comes with clear advice, both to those who are going out to drive today, but also otherwise: Adjust the speed according to the conditions Follow the speed limits Drive without drugs Have the attention on the road In connection with such a big outing weekend as we have now, it is extra important to have patience, says Smedsrud. He asks motorists to avoid dangerous overtaking, follow the queue and adjust their speed. Should check more During the Pentecost weekend, there are several incidents of vegans. Air ambulance rushed to Lesja in Gudbrandsdalen when a car with three people lost its trailer and drove off the road. One person was sent to hospital. In Troms, three people and two motorcycles were involved in an accident on the E69 in Porsanger municipality. The UP boss has a goal clear: Get rid of the ugly accident figures. – For our part, we will invest in extra resources, we will concentrate on the main road network and we will equip everyone, says the UP manager. A lot of traffic is expected on the largest return routes in both southern Norway and northern Norway. It is expected that traffic will pick up throughout the afternoon and evening. The weather is nice in many places, so many may wish to postpone the trip home a bit. – Maybe you feel that you are a little busy when you go home. It is just a matter of staying calm, and thinking about getting home safely, says operations manager Anne Birgitte Arras in Trøndelag police district. – No stress Across the country, the police are on the road today, and they are worried about developments lately. 30 killed in traffic is a lot. Across the country, the guard operators of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration follow the traffic. They have a clear encouragement to all those who are going home from the long weekend: Be observant in traffic Keep both hands on the wheel Keep your distance from those who drive in front of you Drop unnecessary overtaking – Drive nicely, there is no reason to stress, says guard operator Annie Serup at the road traffic center in Oslo.
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