Dragon Boat Festival Holiday: Northbound Lane 5 High-Occupancy Vehicle Restriction; Freeway Bureau Warns of Rainy Driving
The Freeway Bureau (FWB) reminded the public on June 3 that June marks the start of the flood season, urging drivers to turn on headlights, maintain safe distances, and watch road conditions in rainy weather. It also announced high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) restrictions for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (June 19-21). From June 20 to 21, between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, the northbound lanes of National Freeway No. 5 will be restricted to vehicles carrying three or more people.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 3) June marks the start of the flood season, with increased rainfall from frontal systems and afternoon thunderstorms. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Freeway Bureau (FWB) reminded the public today that when driving in the rain, drivers should turn on their headlights, maintain a safe distance, and pay attention to road conditions. Additionally, on the last two days of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (June 20-21), high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) restrictions will be implemented on the northbound lanes of National Freeway No. 5.
The FWB stated in a press release that rain-related highway accidents are often linked to poor visibility, failure to maintain a safe distance, and inattention to the traffic flow ahead. It urged the public to pay attention to three key points.
First, turn on headlights: When visibility is poor due to rain, turning on headlights increases vehicle visibility, allowing other vehicles to detect your position and status earlier, thereby improving driving safety.
Second, increase following distance: Rain makes roads slippery, increasing braking distances. Drivers should maintain a longer safe distance from the vehicle ahead and avoid tailgating to allow sufficient reaction time.
Third, monitor the road ahead: When driving in the rain, constantly monitor changes in the traffic flow and road surface conditions ahead. Avoid sudden lane changes, hard braking, or rapid acceleration. When driving through flooded sections, slow down to prevent skidding or hydroplaning.
The FWB pointed out that some drivers still rely excessively on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in rainy weather, which can increase accident risk. Driver assistance is not autonomous driving. Especially in rain, the systems may not correctly interpret the road environment. Drivers must remain focused, keep both hands on the steering wheel, and constantly watch the road ahead.
The FWB recommends that before departing, the public use the Freeway 1968 App or police radio to obtain real-time weather and traffic information. If encountering heavy rain or poor visibility, drivers should reduce speed and increase vigilance. If necessary, they should temporarily leave the freeway to rest and resume driving only after weather conditions improve.
Furthermore, this year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday runs from June 19 to 21, a three-day period. The FWB also released details of the freeway HOV restrictions. From June 20 to 21, between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM each day, the northbound lanes of National Freeway No. 5 will be restricted to vehicles carrying three or more people. The public is advised to be aware of and comply with these measures. (Editor: Lin Shuhui) 1150603
The FWB stated in a press release that rain-related highway accidents are often linked to poor visibility, failure to maintain a safe distance, and inattention to the traffic flow ahead. It urged the public to pay attention to three key points.
First, turn on headlights: When visibility is poor due to rain, turning on headlights increases vehicle visibility, allowing other vehicles to detect your position and status earlier, thereby improving driving safety.
Second, increase following distance: Rain makes roads slippery, increasing braking distances. Drivers should maintain a longer safe distance from the vehicle ahead and avoid tailgating to allow sufficient reaction time.
Third, monitor the road ahead: When driving in the rain, constantly monitor changes in the traffic flow and road surface conditions ahead. Avoid sudden lane changes, hard braking, or rapid acceleration. When driving through flooded sections, slow down to prevent skidding or hydroplaning.
The FWB pointed out that some drivers still rely excessively on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in rainy weather, which can increase accident risk. Driver assistance is not autonomous driving. Especially in rain, the systems may not correctly interpret the road environment. Drivers must remain focused, keep both hands on the steering wheel, and constantly watch the road ahead.
The FWB recommends that before departing, the public use the Freeway 1968 App or police radio to obtain real-time weather and traffic information. If encountering heavy rain or poor visibility, drivers should reduce speed and increase vigilance. If necessary, they should temporarily leave the freeway to rest and resume driving only after weather conditions improve.
Furthermore, this year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday runs from June 19 to 21, a three-day period. The FWB also released details of the freeway HOV restrictions. From June 20 to 21, between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM each day, the northbound lanes of National Freeway No. 5 will be restricted to vehicles carrying three or more people. The public is advised to be aware of and comply with these measures. (Editor: Lin Shuhui) 1150603