CURRENT REPORT BLOG In a bid to address the alarming rate of road accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has launched a comprehensive mobile court and intervention patrol. This initiative comes as a response to the frequent crashes that have claimed lives and left many injured.
Overview of Road Accidents
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has witnessed a surge in road accidents, with causes ranging from excessive speed, wrongful overtaking, to route violations. According to FRSC spokesperson Florence Okpe, the majority of these accidents are entirely avoidable and often result from human factors.
Mobile Court/Intervention Patrol
FRSC Ogun has introduced a mobile court and intervention patrol strategy to curb the increasing hazards on the expressway. This approach involves on-the-spot prosecution of offenders, emphasizing offenses such as dangerous driving, driving without a valid license, failure to install speed limit devices, use of worn-out or expired tires, driving under the influence, route violations, and more.
Addressing Human Factors
FRSC acknowledges that human factors, such as recklessness and negligence on the part of drivers, contribute significantly to the high rate of accidents. The intervention aims to sensitize the motoring public on safety precautions and create awareness about responsible driving practices.
Offenses Recorded and Prosecutions
The mobile court/ intervention patrol has already recorded various offenses, leading to the arrest and prosecution of drivers. Offenses include dangerous driving, lack of a valid driver’s license, failure to use speed limit devices in commercial vehicles, driving with worn-out or expired tires, driving under the influence, route violations, and more.
Ember Months Safety Campaign
The ongoing operation aligns with FRSC’s commitment to ensuring road safety during the upcoming ember months. The initiative seeks to reduce the number of road traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities, especially as the holiday season approaches.
Encouraging Passenger Involvement
FRSC encourages passengers to actively participate in road safety by reporting any abnormalities. A toll-free number, 122, has been provided for passengers to report incidents and contribute to maintaining road safety.
