Drive with caution, FRSC advises motorists
From Akinnodi Francis, Ore
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The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Tuesday urged motorists to drive with caution around Ore junction where the construction of interchange flyover bridge is ongoing to guide against road accident.
The FRSC Unit Commander in Ore, Ondo State, Mr. Philip Ozonnadi, who gave the advice while speaking in Ore, said due to the ongoing construction work at the junction, motorists will notice some road deviation.
We are trying to talk to motorists about the little hitches they may notice around Ore junction due to the ongoing construction of a flyover bridge, so there will be a road deviation beside Power Holding company for vehicles coming from Okitipupa to Ore.
“We appeal for caution and the delay it may cost because today is the first day and with time the road will be free”.
Ozonnadi, however, called on motorists to shun overspeeding as well as overloading as they put undue pressure on vehicles, especially the tyres.
According to him, what matters is for a motorist to ensure that he or she arrives at his target destination in peace, and not how fast the journey was.
“We appeal to motorists, especially commercial vehicles to shun over loading which is very common in this area, anyone caught will be brought to book”.
He advised motorists and travellers to plan their journeys and ensure that they leave for journeys on time to avoid rush and desperation on the road.
The commander also urged motorists to follow all traffic rules and regulations and obey traffic officers for their safety and accident free nation.
He said following the directive from the headquarters and increasing criminal activities in the country, the unit had commenced Operation Clamp Down on unregistered commercial tricycles and motorcycles in Ore and its environs.
“The operation started yesterday, 1st July 2019 and I have directed the PE officer to meet with their unions leaders to talk with them on the importance of getting their motorcycles and tricycles registered”.
According to him, this has become imperative following the Corps’ renewed commitment to ensuring security of lives and properties of the citizens, by controlling and reducing the rate of crime.
“Motorcycles and tricycles without number plate are believed not to be captured in the National Vehicle database, hence, in the event of a crash or crime, cannot be traced”.
He urged commercial riders, who were yet to register their motorcycles and tricycles to quickly do so at the state Board of Internal Revenue’s office.