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Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has reassured increased visibility in the state targeted at reducing crashes and disobedience among motoring public in the state.
The Sector Commander, Joyce Alexander who gave the assurance on Thursday during a media briefing said her plans were to put Road safety on the front burner for increased awareness and seamless enforcement for safer roads.
She said: “The policy thrust of the new Corps Marshall is to rejig operations, reassess and reevaluate them for better performance and that’s exactly what I came to do in Anambra.
“I want to put FRSC on a central map in Anambra. I want to create impact so Anambra people will begin to enjoy benefits of FRSC, including reduced crashes and disobedience to traffic rules.
“We’re going to achieve more visibility by posting personnel across the state and installing road signs. Even though we’re not recruiting, we’ll rejig operations and the evidence would be seen and felt by all.
“While I work with road users, I’ll be working with the state government and other agencies for better and improved service delivery. Even as we’re working on smooth roads, we’ll equally work on overspeeding.
“Smooth roads go with speed calming measures and one of them is UN approved bombs, not those that look like culvet, but those electronically guided.
“Beyond that is the speed limiting devices. Transporters have been made to fix the devices on their vehicles. Though some have not been complying.
“But with the new thrust policy, we’ll start arresting defaulters and if we do, we’ll not just allow you to pay the fine and go with your vehicles. We’ll insist you install the device before we release your vehicle.”
Describing the media as critical stakeholders in road safety management, Alexander called for more collaboration for aggressive public sensitization and enlightenment.
“Without public education and enlightenment, enforcement would be difficult. That’s why we need you as major critical stakeholders in our day to day operations,” she added.
