DRIVE TO ARRIVE ALIVE- FRSC

Drive to Arrive Alive

FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps , Anambra state Sector command has once again called on road users to exercise caution on the road and Drive to Arrive Alive at their destinations at all times.

The call was made by the Sector Commander Anambra state command of the FRSC Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi at a program "Political Heat" on Alpha Radio 106.5 FM, anchored by Emmanuel Asiegbunam (Mr E on the Mic).

The sector Commander who called in during the program, urged Anambrains and all road users to be extra careful on the road as busy seasons like the Yuletide are fraught with increased vehicular activities and thus increased incidents and risks along the roads. He assured that his men comprising of the regular Corp marshals, volunteers and other sister agencies are always available to ensure that there are free flows of traffic along the roads in the state. 

The Sector Commander reminded road users that the work of the Corps is mainly preventive  in nature and hence road users especially drivers of vehicles should cooperate with the Road Marshals when they encounter them. He however assured the public that they will only pull vehicles over for inspection of documents and other things when there are obvious or suspected voilation by the driver. He urged all drivers to ensure that their documents are always available, valid and complete. He listed out these documents to include vehicle papers, insurance cover, Road worthiness (for commercial vehicles) and of course the drivers licence. He also asked drivers on the roads to ensure that the use valid and approved tyres and that other necessary items like fire extinguisher and caution are in place in their vehicles at all times. He warned that his men will not hesitate to book and impound any vehicle that violates road laws. 

The Sector Commander further promised that the Corps will readily provide personnel to monitor and control traffic during social and political events most especially campaigns if invited.