FRSC In Anambra Warns It Will Henceforth Arrest Drivers, Impound Vehicles Without Speed Limit Device
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Anambra State Command, has warned that it will henceforth, arrest drivers and impound vehicles without speed limit devices.
Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mrs Joyce Alexander, who disclosed this during a Press Conference on Friday, in Awka, pointed out that records had shown that majority of road traffic crashes were caused by speed violations resulting in tyre bursts and loss of control.
She said enforcement became necessary as drivers speed recklessly, overload their vehicles and transport people, animals and goods, regardless of the consequences.
“The policy thrust of the new Corps Marshall is to rejig operations, reassess and reevaluate them for better performance in Anambra.
“I want to put FRSC on a central map in Anambra, create impact and reduce road crashes and disobedience to traffic rules.
“We will commence minimal enforcement to achieve this. Motorists have been mandated to fix speed limit devices but some have not complied.
“We will start arresting defaulters and make them pay fines. We will insist they install the device before we release their vehicles,” she said.
The Sector Commander said a joint task force would be constituted in collaboration with other sister agencies to decongest and ensure sanity on the roads during the ‘Ember’ months.
She further intimated that the FRSC would also work with the media to amplify public sensitisation and enlightenment on traffic regulations.
“We will be working with the state government to ensure the roads are motorable, obstructions removed and road signs installed in appropriate areas.
According to the State FRSC Commander, the end-gain is to have a situation where road users arrive their destinations alive and safe.
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