FRSC intensifies action against illegal roadside passenger pickups
The Federal Road Safety Corps is increasing efforts to address the issue of commercial drivers stopping illegally to pick up passengers, which poses risks to pedestrians and other road users. Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer, highlighted ongoing enforcement and public education campaigns targeting this problem. He explained that such offences happen daily and that offenders are regularly apprehended during patrols. The FRSC remains committed to improving road safety through continuous monitoring and sensitisation.
What happened
- Olusegun Ogungbemide stated that arbitrary stopping by commercial drivers is a routine traffic offence, especially on weekends.
- The offence occurs daily, and offenders are consistently apprehended through FRSC patrol operations nationwide.
- Enforcement agencies cannot arrest all offenders at once due to the widespread nature of the violation.
- The FRSC is also focusing on public education to discourage unsafe practices among drivers and passengers.
- Creating obstructions on roads is prohibited, and the corps will continue enforcement and sensitisation efforts to protect pedestrians.
