Yuletide: FRSC establishes mobile court for reckless drivers

The Sagamu Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun said on Wednesday it would establish a mobile court to try erring drivers during the festive period.

Mr. Taofiq Iyanda, Unit Commander of FRSC, Sagamu, stated this in an interview with the newsmen in Sagamu, Ogun.

This, he said, would serve as a deterrent to road users who intended to flout traffic rules and regulations during the holiday.

According to him, any motorist apprehended for route violation, driving against traffic, or other traffic offenses would have their vehicles impounded and prosecuted accordingly in the mobile court.

Iyanda said the exercise was aimed at checking the excesses of drivers that could lead to the loss of lives through road crashes.

"We are appealing to motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations to stem mishaps on the highway, especially during this coming festive season."

"In addition, they should cooperate with FRSC personnel and other sister agencies to ensure sanity on the highways and get to their various destinations safely," he said.

Iyanda enjoined motorists to have all relevant documents in order not to be delayed by traffic personnel in the course of their journeys.

The unit commander added that motorists should ensure that their vehicles are properly serviced, especially for long trips, to prevent unnecessary breakdowns on the roads.

He stressed the need for the fog lights on vehicles to be functioning as harmatta had started in some parts of the country.

He also warned against reckless driving, wrongful overtaking, and drunk driving to minimize accidents during the festive season.