The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), yesterday, said speeding, overloading, fatigue and dangerous overtaking are majorly responsible for road traffic crashes across the country.
The Sector Commander of the corps in Plateau State, Mr Olajide Mogaji, who disclosed this yesterday shortly after inaugurating the state’s 2025 ‘Ember months’ special patrols in Jos, identified other factors responsible for crashes on the highways as conveyance of persons on haulage vehicles and traveling with fuel in plastic containers, among others.
He said the ember months’ special patrol aimed at reducing road traffic crashes, particularly their impact on the society.
“The theme for this year’s ember month’s campaign, ‘Taking Responsibility for Your Safety’ is deliberate and well thought-out.
“It was carefully chosen to address road traffic infringements by drivers who are largely responsible for previous road crashes.
“These violations include failure to adhere to traffic rules and regulations, speed limit violation, road rage, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and seatbelt violation,” he said.
Mogaji, who called on motorists to cooperate with FRSC personnel towards safer roads, also warned them to desist from violating traffic rules and regulations.
He also advised them against night driving, underage driving and to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition at all times.(NAN)
