Simon Foxall from the Highways Agency warns drivers to take care on the roads as parts of the UK are hit by bad weather.
People on their way home for Christmas face "quite severe" disruption as strong gales and torrential rain are set to cause travel chaos.
Severe weather warnings are in place for much of the UK, threatening to cause localised flooding across southern England and Wales.
Strong winds are expected, with speeds of up to 80mph in coastal areas of southern England, while Scotland is set to see some snowfall, the Met Office said.
Six flood warnings were in place this morning, along with 74 less serious flood alerts, the majority in southern England.
The worst of the weather is expected to be clear by the end of Christmas Eve, the Met Office said.
Simon Foxall from the Highways Agency says that if it is essential for people to travel then they should "drive in accordance with the road conditions and if there is rain or ice, to drive with caution."
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