Inspector General of the Police, Joseph Shikongo, and his team visited the Okahandja roadblock to remind travellers to be cautious during the holiday season.
Lieutenant General Shikongo reassured road users of the police presence, explaining the importance of road safety.
With the festive season underway, the highways are extremely busy as thousands of people travel to spend time with their loved ones.
The law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to comply with road safety measures.
Motorists will not need to budget for extra fuel during the festive season, as petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged in January 2025.
The fuel price trends in December showed a moderate rise in diesel prices, driven by the continued uptick in global demand.
The police are pleading with motorists to exercise caution and abide by traffic rules and regulations during this long weekend and beyond.
Residents of Sorris Sorris Conservancy in the Khorixas District are calling on the government to attend to their roads by upgrading them to either gravel or tarred roads.
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has cautioned motorists to be considerate during this solemn time.
Motorists at Otjiwarongo are calling on the local municipality to fix potholes that they say are damaging their vehicles and slowing down their business.
