Adefioye Iyunade
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued safety advisories to travellers in order to guide commuters on the ”path of safety” during the ember months.
The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Bisi Kazeem, on Monday in Abuja.
Oyeyemi added that the Corps had also begun nationwide campaign which theme is titled “Drive safe and Stay safe” in order to minimise the tendencies of crashes and gridlocks in Ember months.
He called on the motoring public to make the year 2020 ’ember’ months unique and crash free by adhering strictly to road traffic regulations.
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Oyeyemi stated among others, that road traffic crashes were avoidable and road crash free society was possible when best road practices were applied.
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He however strongly cautioned motorists to note that the end of the year was not naturally tragic and not in any way different from other months of the year.
He debunked the myth that the last four months of the year commonly referred to as ’ember months’ were hazardous for motorists.
“It is very possible to drive without involving in a crash as long as motorists obey and adhere strictly to traffic laws and ensure constant maintenance of their vehicles, ” he said.
Oyeyemi also warned that all travelling protocols for COVID-19 must be strictly adhered to.
“The enforcement on 50 per cent carrying capacity for all vehicles targeted at creating adequate physical distancing is still in place, and the Corps will not spare any fleet operator caught violating this directives, ” he said.
Oyeyemi maintained that fleet operators must religiously follow all safety precautions, observe preventive measures against the dreaded virus and comply with every travelling directive already in place.
“Terminals and parks are expected to double up their efforts in providing adequate running water with soap and sanitiser in their parks and terminals.
“While maintaining physical distancing, all vehicles must have sanitiser inside them and avoid as much as possible, the use of air conditioner among others,” he said.
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