FRSC Urges Drivers To Observe 30 Minutes Rest After Four-Hour Journey

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged drivers to always observe a 30-minute rest after every four-hour journey.

The Acting Corps Marshal of Corps, Dauda Biu said this at the end-of-year Special Intervention Sensitisation Campaign for Gridlock and Crash Prone Areas on Friday in Jos.

He was represented by Alphonsus Godwin, the Sector Commander of the Corps in Plateau.

He said that fatigue remains one of the major causes of Road Traffic Crashes on the highways.

He further explained that the special campaign aimed at sensitising motorists and indeed all road users on the need to adhere to traffic regulations, particularly during the yuletide.

He said: “Fatigue is one of the major causes of road traffic crashes on our roads; because drivers are just after getting to their destinations, they find it very hard to stop and rest.

"So, we want to use this opportunity to advise motorists to rest for 30 minutes after a journey of four hours.

"That way, we will minimise the risk of accidents while travelling to distant locations,” he said.

He also warned drivers to desist from speeding, night journeys, overloading, use of expired tyres and dangerous overtaking.

He also advised passengers to correct and caution drivers whenever they disobey traffic regulations.

Earlier, Calvin Akaagerger, the Bukuru Unit Commander of the corps, warned against unqualified and underage driving, adding that anyone caught would not be spared.