The number of car journeys across Azerbaijan has increased during the holiday break.
The Main State Traffic Police Department (DYP) issued a warning, Operative Information Center-OMM reports.
The warning said the rise has also coincided with an increase in road accidents in the regions. “Most of the crashes involved collisions, rollovers or vehicles hitting obstacles. Contributing factors include drivers being unfamiliar with their routes or lacking experience on difficult terrain and failing to take safety precautions in advance; driving while tired or short of sleep; failing to account for adverse weather, darkness or reduced visibility; and operating vehicles in poor technical condition,” it said.
It also noted that although rental cars have become more popular for trips in recent years, failing to check the vehicle’s technical condition or the professionalism of the driver providing the service can lead to serious consequences.
