FRSC warns motorists against use of phones while driving

Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Lagos Command has warned motorists to stop using their phones while they drive.

FRSC Sector commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide, in a statement on Sunday, announced the warning, adding that there is a rising disregard of traffic and safety regulations.

Ogungbemide hinted that so many drivers and innocent people have died owing to distraction from the use of phones while driving.

He also cited internet surfing while driving, non-use of a seatbelt, driving rickety vehicles that are not roadworthy as other infractions committed by drivers in recent times.

The Commander reiterated the National Road Traffic Regulations 2012 section 166 (1) on the use of communication devices while driving.

Ogunbemide lamented that Lagosians are also experiencing a lot of pains due to the actions of drivers who do not obey simple regulations.

According to him, the FSRC command cannot watch and allow illegality to thrive stressing that the corps officials have been given the mandate to arrest all forms of road misconduct.