Yuletide: FRSC activates mobile court nationwide
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has instructed Commanding Officers to prioritise mobile court operations during the end-of-year enforcement period.
The strategic move aims to enhance the effectiveness of the FRSC’s efforts to ensure road safety and crashes during the yuletide season and beyond.
The spokesman of the FRSC Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide said this in a statement on Wednesday, December 18.
According to Ogungbemide, the directive to utilize mobile court operations has become crucial due to its effectiveness in promptly prosecuting traffic offenders.
He said this swift prosecution serves as a strong deterrent to potential violators, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic laws.
The FRSC spokesman said that by leveraging mobile court operations, authorities can efficiently address traffic violations, reducing the likelihood of future offenses.
He noted that the proactive approach not only promotes road safety but also fosters a culture of accountability among drivers.
He said: “To achieve maximum impact, Commanding Officers are expected to take responsibility for implementing mobile court operations effectively by working closely with relevant stakeholders, especially the judiciary, to ensure seamless prosecution of traffic rules violators.
“As a prelude to the operations, the Corps Marshal also ordered them to ensure robust engagement and public enlightenment campaigns to educate road users about the importance of adhering to traffic laws.
“The Corps Marshal therefore called on drivers and vehicle owners to put their vehicles in good shape, ensure that their vehicle and drivers licenses are up to date.
“He emphasised on the imperatives of observing established traffic rules and regulations on all roads to avoid prosecution as no driver will be spared if arrested going against the law.”
