The Federal Road Safety Commission has cautioned motorists against drunk driving and excessive speed during Valentine’s Day celebrations.
FRSC has also deployed officers and breathalysers nationwide.
As celebrants take to the roads and venues today, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Friday warned them to avoid drunk driving and excessive speed, cautioning that reckless behaviour could turn a day of love into a day of tragedy.
Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, in a statement, said that all operational and educational tools have been put in place to ensure the safety of road users during the celebrations.
Meanwhile, the FRSC has warned celebrants and other road users to desist from indulging in drunk driving, avoid excessive speed, and resist the temptation to drive recklessly to mitigate all incidences of road crashes today.
Mohammed, stated that all operational and educational tools have been put in place to ensure safety of road users during the celebrations.
Mohammed, also directed Commanding Officers across board to double their efforts by ensuring massive deployment of Officers and Men for enhanced visibility, adequate traffic control, and maximum enforcement of all traffic regulations.
The Corps Marshal, in the statement by the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Olusegun Ogungbemide, noted that the operatives deployed should go all out with breathalysers, and radar guns to ensure that suspected drunk drivers are tested and stopped from continuing their trips so as to avoid unnecessary deaths, injuries and damage to properties.
He stated: “Valentine is a day set aside all over the world to celebrate love, exchange gifts, and show that we care for one another, in memory of Saint Valentine who exemplified love while he lived.
“As such, motorists who wish to celebrate must be exemplary by complying with all road traffic regulations, because the Corps will not spare any driver caught violating established laws.”
He urged motorists to leverage the 122 toll free line of the FRSC to call for emergency intervention in case of any crash, obstruction or when reckless driving is sighted, for appropriate actions.
He further implored Parents and Guardians to admonish their Wards to be of good conduct while celebrating as records show that youths are more vulnerable during this season.
