Black ice the biggest danger as temperatures remain at freezing

FOR the most part they survived the whiteout but now it’s the black stuff that’s posing the biggest hazard for road users as the cold spell continues to cause trouble throughout the country.

Black ice is the current concern, with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) warning motorists to be extra cautious of the invisible enemy that’s making roads treacherous in almost all parts of the country.

“The current conditions are the most dangerous to date because they can catch us off guard,” said RSA chief executive Noel Brett.