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By Madu Obi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has said that the mobile courts set up to handle traffic offences were specifically for caution and not for witch-hunting or revenue generation.
The state Sector Commander of FRSC, Joyce Alexander made the clarification in Awka while briefing reporters on the commission's preparedness the the ember months which is aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow, road crash reduction and safer motoring environment during the period.
She said that in addition to the establishment of the mobile courts, there would be transit camps and towing vehicles which will be stationed at strategic towns across the state.
She said: "We are aware that commuters coming from different parts of the country access Anambra through the Niger Bridge which is always a nightmare.
As part of our strategies, we will be setting up mobile courts at the Onitsha end of the bridge, as well as public enlightenment at the Asaba end.
The mobile court is neither to witch-hunt motorists nor to generate revenue. It is simply a cautionary measure for traffic violators. We believe that once motorists know that there are sanctions waiting for them at the bridge, they will drive with caution.
We will also be deploying both our operatives and the special marshalls across the state for effective traffic control and enforcements where necessary.
Again, we will have transit camps where our operatives will sleep throughout the period as they will be on duty 24hours in case of obstructions, rescue or any other form of emergency."
While soliciting for cooperation from the motoring public, she advised passengers to speak up against dangerous driving or report such drivers to the nearest FRSC station.
"As passengers, your safety lies in your hands and the driver. He owes you the responsibility of taking you to your destination safe and secure.
Instead of insisting you won't get down from the vehicle of a reckless driver since you've paid, we appeal that it's better to lose the money than lose your lives.
Better still, report the driver to the nearest road safety station and we'll find another vehicle for you," she added.
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