Federal Road Safety Corps to Impound Articulated Vehicles Carrying Animals with Passengers in Ondo State
FRSC to Clamp Down on Mixed Loading in Ondo State
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has announced that it will impound any articulated vehicle caught carrying animals with passengers in the state. The sector commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, made this known to newsmen after a meeting with members of the Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Akure.
Advocacy and Enforcement
Ibitoye said that advocacy with enforcement agents on the activities of drivers of articulated vehicles is ongoing in the command. He stated that enforcement is ongoing to address "mixed loading," which is the mixture of humans and goods/animals.
"We are not taking it for granted; we will arrest and impound vehicles caught in such an act. We are collaborating with stakeholders in ensuring that drivers are cautioned and that they desist from the act," Ibitoye said.
Collaboration with Stakeholders
The sector commander explained that the command is working with stakeholders to ensure that drivers are cautioned and desist from the act. He emphasized that road safety is a shared responsibility and that everybody, old and young, must play their roles to ensure that roads are safe and sane for the good of the country and the development of the nation.
Advice to Road Users
Ibitoye advised road users to always be patient on the roads to forestall accidents. "My advice is that road users should be patient; patience is the answer. They should not speed, drive dangerously, or overload their vehicles. They should not be in a rush but plan their journey very well and abide by the rules. This will save their lives and that of other road users," he said.
Conclusion
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is determined to address the issue of "mixed loading" in Ondo State, which poses a significant threat to road safety. The command has launched an advocacy and enforcement campaign to caution drivers of articulated vehicles against carrying animals with passengers. The sector commander has urged road users to be patient and abide by the rules to prevent accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is "mixed loading"?
"Mixed loading" refers to the mixture of humans and goods/animals in a vehicle. - What is the penalty for "mixed loading"?
Vehicles caught engaging in "mixed loading" will be impounded and the drivers will be sanctioned accordingly. - What is the goal of the FRSC’s advocacy and enforcement campaign?
The goal is to caution drivers of articulated vehicles against carrying animals with passengers and to ensure road safety in Ondo State.
