Police are reminding Southern District motorists to take extra care as there is black ice on the roads this morning.
NZTA has issued a black ice warning for the Central Otago region.
Police have already attended one crash on SH8 about 8am this morning where road conditions are thought to be a factor.
Fortunately no one was injured in the single-vehicle crash.
Anyone planning on travelling this morning is advised to drive to the conditions and allow extra time.
ENDS