FRSC Cautions Against Reckless Driving

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia State Sector Command has cautioned against driving against traffic rules on major roads across the state.

The sector public education officer, J.K. Igbonekwu, in a statement sighted by LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital said the sector commander, Ngozi Ezeoma, expressed displeasure over the unsafe practice.

The statement noted that some drivers deliberately violate traffic rules with the unjustified excuse that designated turning points are too far, thereby choosing to cut corners at the expense of safety.

The command emphasized that such behaviours  constitute grave traffic offence that poses serious danger to all road users, often resulting in head-on collisions, avoidable crashes, loss of lives, and destruction of property.

“The command indicates that reckless behaviour not only disrupts the orderly flow of traffic, but also contributes significantly to congestion and confusion on the roads, thereby undermining traffic management efforts within the state.

“The corps reiterates that road designs, including designated turning points, are carefully structured to ensure safety and smooth vehicular movement, and should be strictly adhered to at all times.”