The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has advised passengers to caution drivers against reckless driving during the ongoing Easter festivities.
The Deputy Sector Commander and Head of Operation, Olusegun Ogungbemide gave the advice while speaking with reporters in Akure, the state capital.
Ogungbemide said that it had become imperative for FRSC to advise members of the public on the necessity of cautioning drivers against reckless driving in view of the spate of carnage on the road.
He said that the command had always admonish and encourage passengers not to keep quiet in the face of reckless driving.
His words “It is not just about drivers alone, members of public also have responsibilities as a passengers in any vehicle they are.
“Passengers need to admonish drivers tactfully anytime they are going reckless without distracting them. It is their responsibilities to advise drivers to keep to safety rules.
“Data available to us has confirmed that passengers are always the victims anytime there is crashes while drivers, most of the time, escape unhurt.
“That is why passengers should always be proactive anytime they are in transit so as not to allow their life to be wasted by any reckless drivers, especially, during this season.
Ogungbemide, who said that command had sensitised various stakeholders in respect of up coming easter season, explained that FRSC had deployed men of the corps to critical areas of the state, especially highways, to ensure smooth easter season.
According to him, the command has stationed emergency ambulances in most critical areas such as Akure, Owo and Ikare Akoko axis in case of crashes”
He added that his men were working day and night to make sure that crashes do not happen and eventually if it happened, our men are expected to be there within 15 minutes to rescue the victims.
According to him, the command has removed vehicles parked on obstructions on the highways.
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