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  • Obey traffic laws, Nigerians urged

    A cleric has urged Nigerians to obey traffic rules, saying their disobedience is the major cause of road crashes.

    Pastor Olorunda Adeniji spoke at the second quarters’ thanksgiving service by the Lunch Hour Christian Fellowship of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ojodu, Lagos. The event had as theme, Beyond the limitation.

    He said: “If the road users obeyed traffic laws, there won’t be incessant crashes and if the leaders are not self-centrered, there won’t be money looters.”

    He appealed to the religious leaders to continue praying against the evils militating against the peace and progress of the country. He urged the officers to seek God’s guidance and protection while on duty and shun all illegalities that could tarnish the image of the Corps.

    Pastor Adeniji appealed to the FRSC’s officers to be holy, dedicate their lives to God, and not look for power where there is none.

    The coordinating cleric, Pastor Edikioya Monday Igberase, said the event is held quarterly to enable the officials thank God for His guidance and protection for them and their families.

    According to Pastor Igberase, the officers spent much of their time on the road to control traffic, saying the event was the only way to appreciate God.

  • ‘NURTW’ll obey traffic laws’

    ‘NURTW’ll obey traffic laws’

    The Lagos State council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has said it will comply with the directives of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to enforce traffic rules.

    Its Chairman, Tajudeen Agbede, said: “From today, our officers on major expressways must always be on standby to assist security agencies with traffic control.

    “ The routes are Ikorodu Road – Yaba;  Agege Motor Road- Abule Egbe; Iyana Ipaja- Ajegunle (boundary between Lagos and Ogun State); Oshodi- Mile2; Mile2 -Badagry; lyana lpaja- lkotun- lgando. Our officers will work from 6am- 6pm.

    “The officers must ensure that all commercial vehicles comply with traffic regulations. They must not drive against traffic (one way).

    “Commercial drivers must not obstruct free flow of traffic by waiting to pick passengers or drop passengers on the highways.

    “Conductors are not allowed to hang by the door while the vehicles are in motion. They must ensure that commercial vehicles don’t encroach on routes meant for BRT buses.”

  • Lagos ‘ll enforce traffic laws, says Ambode

    Lagos ‘ll enforce traffic laws, says Ambode

    Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring total compliance with traffic laws by motorists and other road users.

    The laws, he explained, were enacted  to ensure easy movement.

    The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, spoke at thecommissioning of a multi-storey car park complex at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos yesterday.

    When there is strict compliance with relevant laws, especially the laws on traffic management, the economic prosperity and infrastructural development, the governor said.

    Commissioning the multi-storey car park, Ambode praised Ikoyi Club 1938 for its construction, describing it as a laudable project that would ease traffic in the area.

    He enjoined other social and corporate organisations to emulate the club.

    The club’s Chairman, Major-Gen Mufutau Balogun (rtd) said the park’s construction was in fulfilment of a 13-year dream, noting it would make its members and visitors more comfortable.

    He said the usual traffic snarl around the club and environs would now be reduced, adding that the park can accommodate about 295 cars on four floors and nine parking areas.

    He said it is fitted with modern features including Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV), elevators, a restaurant and a lounge for drivers, among other amenities.

     

  • Trailer drivers and the new Lagos traffic laws

    As the new Lagos Traffic Law is being implemented, there is a need to take some urgent steps to avoid creating more problems than the laws are meant to solve.

    One of the provisions of the new law says that trailers are not permitted to move on Lagos roads between the hours of 6am and 9pm. They are, however, free to move from 9pm to 6am, everyday.

    This provision is to reduce the rate of congestion on Lagos roads. The following should, however, be noted and acted upon as a matter of urgency.

    •Consequent upon the fact that the trailers cannot ply Lagos roads from 6am to 9pm, there will be traffic congestions in Shagamu, Ijebu – Ode, Mowe, Ibafo, Ogijo, Ogere and Ibadan among others as a result of vehicles waiting till 9pm to commence their journey to Lagos State. Trailers Lagos waiting to move out of Lagos may also create some traffic congestions. There is, therefore, an urgent need for the governments of Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states to come together or individually create mega trailer parks to prevent them from blocking or narrowing the roads.

    •Owners of the trailers or their Unions should also consider the possibility of acquiring land in Ogun and Oyo axis for the parking of their trailers to avoid falling prey of the Lagos State Traffic law and those that may come up in Ogun and Oyo states as well.

    •Considering the fact that some of these trailers do carry edible and expensive goods, there is the need for the governments to put in place additional security measures to guarantee their safety as they move mostly in the night (9pm – 6am) by virtue of the new Lagos State Traffic laws. The trailer parks must also be monitored by law enforcement agents to prevent criminal activities.

    •The law enforcement agents should also be monitored so that they will not be using the cover of the night to extort money from the trailer drivers thereby creating traffic congestion in the night.

  • Trailer drivers and the new Lagos traffic laws

    As the new Lagos Traffic Law is being implemented, there is a need to take some urgent steps to avoid creating more problems than the laws are meant to solve.

    One of the provisions of the new law says that trailers are not permitted to move on Lagos roads between the hours of 6am and 9pm. They are, however, free to move from 9pm to 6am, everyday.

    This provision is to reduce the rate of congestion on Lagos roads. The following should, however, be noted and acted upon as a matter of urgency.

    •Consequent upon the fact that the trailers cannot ply Lagos roads from 6am to 9pm, there will be traffic congestions in Shagamu, Ijebu – Ode, Mowe, Ibafo, Ogijo, Ogere and Ibadan among others as a result of vehicles waiting till 9pm to commence their journey to Lagos State. Trailers Lagos waiting to move out of Lagos may also create some traffic congestions. There is, therefore, an urgent need for the governments of Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states to come together or individually create mega trailer parks to prevent them from blocking or narrowing the roads.

    •Owners of the trailers or their Unions should also consider the possibility of acquiring land in Ogun and Oyo axis for the parking of their trailers to avoid falling prey of the Lagos State Traffic law and those that may come up in Ogun and Oyo states as well.

    •Considering the fact that some of these trailers do carry edible and expensive goods, there is the need for the governments to put in place additional security measures to guarantee their safety as they move mostly in the night (9pm – 6am) by virtue of the new Lagos State Traffic laws. The trailer parks must also be monitored by law enforcement agents to prevent criminal activities.

    •The law enforcement agents should also be monitored so that they will not be using the cover of the night to extort money from the trailer drivers thereby creating traffic congestion in the night.

  • DN Meyer,FRSC collaborate on traffic laws

    DN Meyer Plc, manufacturers and marketers of premium decorative paints, industrial and protective coatings, has reiterated its commitment to helping the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) safeguard lives and properties on Nigerian roads. The company partnered with FRSC to educate the public on the new traffic laws in Lagos State.

    The Human Resources Manager at DN Meyer, Mr Kunle Obadina noted that, Nigerians need training and proper education on traffic laws to support the FRSC’s efforts at safeguarding lives. He stated that the company is partnering with the organisation to ensure the public is strategically sensitised on the new traffic laws. “DN Meyer is a committed, responsible and caring corporate citizen. We are strategically constituted to improve the quality of human lives in our operating environments. We work to ensure the welfare of our employees as well as the educational and environmental safety of our host communities,” he said.

    The training was presented by the Ojota Unit Commander, Mr Leye Adegboyega, who took participants through the basics of the new traffic laws for Lagos State which consists of 59 traffic offences and penalties attached.

    Factors leading to accidents and loss of lives such as human factors, mechanical factors and environmental factors were looked into and it was advised to use the defensive driving techniques e.g application of seat belt, drive at comfortable speed, bear in mind that the aim of being of the road is to move for safety.

    Some of the laws and penalties include: failure to give way to traffic on the left at a roundabout attracts N20,000 for first offender and N30,000 for subsequent, vehicle licence violation N20,000 subsequent N30,000. Others, bribing of marshal on duty, assaulting of marshal, fire extinguisher, driver’s licence driving without spare tyre all attracts penalties.

    Adegboyega advised participants to cherish lives by driving with care and also considering other road users while driving to curb down the level of accidents. There were 50 participants in attendance

    He presented the new traffic laws manual to participants on behalf of the FRSC.

     

     

     

     

     

    The unit Commander further revealed that they would be embarking on an aggressive public enlightenment programme to enforce the new national licence system, which makes it possible for a user to be identified without encumbrances. He advised all applicants to log on to www.nigeriandriverslicence.org for further information.

     

    Mr. Bello Adewale, Fleet and Logistics Manager, DN Meyer Plc commended FRSC for their contributions towards road safety in Nigeria as a whole and promise on behalf of all participants to contribute their quota in ensuring a accident free nation at large

     

    DN Meyer Plc was incorporated in 1960 and converted to a Public Company in 1979. Its extensive range of products include Architectural Paints, Wood Paints, Auto refinishes, Industrial and Marine, Road lining Paints, Roof coatings, Tube coatings, HP coatings and Adhesives.