FRSC set to arrest and prosecute drunken drivers

FRSC declares plans to arrest and charge drunken drivers.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bayelsa State command, has threatened the  arrest and prosecution of drunk drivers especially, during the end of the year festivities.

The state’s FRSC Sector Commander, Ikechukwu Igwe, made the threat in Yenagoa, on Monday.

Igwe said the FRSC in the state had procured equipment to detect liquor from the breathe of motorists.

“We have gotten machine that we shall be using to detect drunk drivers in order to safeguard lives and property of road users.

“When we arrest you, you will be prosecuted according to the law; so, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol.

” Speed limit and over-loading violation are some of the major causes of fatal accidents on the highways,” he said.

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Igwe added that the command recorded only eight road accidents in September and October.

“The fatal crashes are those that involved loss of lives while the serious crash is when people have injuries.

“Though, we thank God, the incidence of crashes has reduced in the state; I must tell you that, so far in the month of November, no accident has been recorded.

“Yes, we attribute the reduction in road traffic crash to the corps’ improved operations and enforcement of speed limiting device.”

Igwe, however applauded the activities marking the Africa Road Safety Day/ World Day of remembrance for Road Traffic Victim (Nov. 13- Nov. 19), saying it was puposeful and strategic, in order to sensitise the general public on the need for safety on the road.