FRSC ARRAIGNS 30 ROAD TRAFFIC VIOLATORS IN ANAMBRA

REPORTER: OBY ARINZE

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has arraigned thirty drivers in a mobile court over various traffic offences.

The exercise, which was carried out by a trial Chief Magistrate, Mike Anyadiegwu by the Awka-Onitsha Expressway.

Of the 30 traffic offenders arraigned, 27 were convicted with options of fines.

Three motorists were cautioned and discharged while a total of 68 offences were recorded.

The most prevalent offences included: overloading, failure to install speed limiting device, drivers license violation and light sign violation.

Others were number plate violation, driving with worn-out tyres, and use of phone while driving.

Meanwhile, two drivers were arrested and arraigned for attempting to bribe marshal on duty.

The Anambra Sector Commander, Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, expressed his satisfaction with the exercise, stating that the mobile court sitting became imperative following the recklessness and wrong use of road by motorists, which had led to avoidable road traffic crashes in the state capital.

The FRSC boss admonished motorists to abide by all traffic rules and regulations, to stay alive and help save lives and property.

He reiterated that the mobile court sitting would be held regularly until acceptable level of compliance was achieved.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU