By Delight Chinedum
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has called on road users to ensure strict compliance to road traffic rules and regulations.
Sector Commander, Joyce Alexander who made the call during a media briefing said obedience to traffic rules was for their benefits and that of their pockets.
She said part of her plans for the state were to put road safety on the front burner and rejig operations for increased awareness and enforcement for safer roads.
She said: “I want Anambra people to begin to enjoy the benefits of the establishment of FRSC. We will reduce crashes, disobedience to traffic rules, overloading, connect to state government in certain measures it should take to ensure safer roads.
“We’ll also expand points of operations, traffic control, put roads signs, remove obstructions on the roads, work with unions around the places of decongestion, enforce speed limit device, among others.
“We will not concentrate on enforcement but, we will actually enforce. It might be minimal. But when we enforce, you pay the full price.
“So, I am using this opportunity to beg Ndi Anambra that it is for the benefits of all and for the benefits of your pockets too so that you obey road signs and traffic regulations.”
On overspeeding, the FRSC boss said, “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.
