Defence
THE Federal Road Safety Corps has admonished motorists in Lagos to desist from exceeding speed limits during the festive period and beyond.
The Lagos Sector Commander, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the appeal in a statement signed by the Public Education Officer, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi, in Lagos on Wednesday.
Ogungbemide said that motorists driving through all major corridors within Lagos and outside should obey speed limits for all categories of roads.
He implored commuters to be more sensitive to the conduct of their drivers for necessary caution.
The sector commander said that the Command had started its end of year special patrol “Operation Zero” towards a crash-free festive period by deploying about 3,200 personnel comprising both Regular and Special Marshals.
Ogungbemide said that the zone had deployed 57 patrol vehicles, motor bikes and six ambulances for effective traffic management and operations.
He stressed the need for all motorists to avoid overloading, drunk driving, use of unsafe tyres, and use of phone while driving..
Ogungbemide urged commercial drivers to ensure that the speed limit device was installed in their vehicles.
He said that personnel had been placed on red alert to ensure prompt response to emergencies and early deployment for traffic control.
The sector commander, while wishing all motorists merry Christmas and happy new year celebrations, urged them to dial FRSC toll free Emergency number 122 to report any crash.(NAN).
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