Wexford Gardaí Urge Caution on Icy Roads

Wexford Gardaí are advising motorists to exercise extra caution with freezing temperatures and icy conditions expected over the coming days. Drivers are reminded to take a few extra minutes before heading out to clear all ice and condensation from their windscreen and windows. It’s essential to ensure the entire windscreen is clear, not just a small viewing gap, as driving with an obstructed view can easily lead to a collision. Icy patches can be hard to spot, especially in early mornings, on shaded roads, bridges and rural areas. Gardaí recommend reducing speed, allowing extra stopping distance and avoiding harsh braking, acceleration or steering. Drivers should also keep dipped headlights on to increase visibility and be particularly cautious on bends, hills and junctions. It comes as Wexford remains under a status yellow weather warning until 11am this morning. The warning predicts sharp frost, icy stretches and the possibility of black ice which could lead to treacherous travel conditions Roads in many parts of the country are treacherous this morning after temperatures dipped to as low as minus 6 degrees in some places.