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THE Zamfara Command of Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has concluded plans to impound all vehicles with worn out tyres in the state.
Mr Iro Danladi, the state Sector Commander, who gave the indication on Monday, in Gusau said that the exercise would be via a special operation to check out vehicles using bad or worn out tyres during the ember months and beyond.
Danladi said: ”I have directed officers and men of the command to diligently impound any vehicle with bad or worn out tyres.
“Unsafe tyres are the major causes of road traffic crashes, tyres are one of the most important parts of vehicles, hence the need to take them seriously and avert any cause of road crash.
“We must deal with the problem to improve safety on our roads as the offence was responsible for a significant percentage of road crashes.”
According to Danladi, in spite of an enlightenment campaign by the corps personnel in the state, the command observed that most motorists were still in the habit of driving their vehicles with worn out tyres.
He appealed to motorists to avoid speeding, overloading and dangerous overtaking during the ember months as only the living celebrate. (NAN)
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