Ondo FRSC arrests 15,145 traffic offenders in 7 months

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Sector Command, says it has arrested no fewer than 15,145 traffic offenders from January to July in the state.

Dr Samuel Ibitoye, State Sector Commander, FRSC, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Akure.

Ibitoye explained that the offenders were booked for 15,536 offences during the period under review.

He said that the offences include seat belt violation, riding motorcycle without crash helmet, number plate violation, speed limit violation, overloading and use of phone while driving.

Ibitoye, who stated that the personnel of the FRSC were always on road from Monday to Sunday to enforce traffic rules and regulations, said that the idea was to reduce road traffic crashes.

“We don’t always go to road to book people; we also go to the road to play advisory role as safety check.

“We also go on advocacy, because there is need for attitudinal change by people,” Ibitoye said.

He called on motorists who had not fixed speed limit device on their vehicles, especially commercial vehicles, to do so, saying the benefits were numerous.

According to him, the speed limit device will not only regulate the speed, but it also saves the life span of vehicle, reduces fuel consumption and enhances safety of the people on the road.

“The major cause of death and crashes in Nigeria today is speeding by the drivers.

“The major concern is for every motorist and Nigerian to take ownership of the road safety matters, if not, they are endangering their lives and lives of other road users.

“So, value your life and preserve it, and do not expose your life unnecessarily because when you lose it you cannot regain it,” he said.