IS YOUR VEHICLE READY FOR WINTER? Complimentary roadsafety Ice & Snow scraper from local Councils, Police Stations & Southland Times office RAND mo TATLOW Gather together items following items and pack them in your vehicle at the start of winter - you never know when you might need them: Ice scraper and window cloth Torch and spare batteries Boats (gumboots) Warm jacket and blanket First and kit Jumper leads Sunglasses (the glare of winter Can be blinding) Check your vehicle is ready by using the POWDERY check-list as a good reminder Petrol (or diesel) - Have you got enough and do you know where to fill up again? Oil - Check levels once a month Water - Check radiator and screen wash regularly Damage - Check wipers, lights etc for signs of wear or damage and make sure windscreens, windows and lights are clear at all times Electrics - Check lights, indicators and controls are working properly Rubber Tyres - Are they well inflated, legal, with good tread and free from damage You - Are you fit to drive? Have you slept well? Are you taking medication that may make it unsafe for you to drive? If you need an updated road report or additional information, call 0800 44 44 49 or go to www.highwayinfo.govt.nz roadsafety Invercargill City, Southland District and Gore District councils wish you safer winter driving SOUTHLAND IS YOUR VEHICLE READY FOR WINTER? Complimentary roadsafety Ice & Snow scraper from local Councils, Police Stations & Southland Times office RAND mo TATLOW Gather together items following items and pack them in your vehicle at the start of winter - you never know when you might need them: Ice scraper and window cloth Torch and spare batteries Boats (gumboots) Warm jacket and blanket First and kit Jumper leads Sunglasses (the glare of winter Can be blinding) Check your vehicle is ready by using the POWDERY check-list as a good reminder Petrol (or diesel) - Have you got enough and do you know where to fill up again? Oil - Check levels once a month Water - Check radiator and screen wash regularly Damage - Check wipers, lights etc for signs of wear or damage and make sure windscreens, windows and lights are clear at all times Electrics - Check lights, indicators and controls are working properly Rubber Tyres - Are they well inflated, legal, with good tread and free from damage You - Are you fit to drive? Have you slept well? Are you taking medication that may make it unsafe for you to drive? If you need an updated road report or additional information, call 0800 44 44 49 or go to www.highwayinfo.govt.nz roadsafety Invercargill City, Southland District and Gore District councils wish you safer winter driving SOUTHLAND