FRSC Urges Motorists To Prioritise Safety As Rainy Season Intensifies

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists across the country to strictly adhere to road safety measures during the rainy season to reduce the risk of road crashes.

The Anambra State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Bridget Asekhanuo, gave the advice on Wednesday in Awka, warning that forecasts indicate heavier rainfall in the coming weeks.

She said motorists must ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on any journey, with particular attention to tyre condition, visibility, and other critical safety components.

According to her, tyres should have adequate tread depth and proper traction to maintain a firm grip on wet road surfaces, describing them as one of the most important safety features of any vehicle.

Asekhanuo noted that driving during rainfall poses increased dangers due to reduced visibility, slippery roads, and other hazardous conditions that can easily lead to crashes if drivers fail to take necessary precautions.

She advised motorists to clean their windscreens and windows thoroughly and inspect essential safety equipment, including headlights, brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, windscreen wipers, and wiper blades, to ensure they are functioning properly.

The sector commander also urged drivers to switch on their vehicle lights whenever it is raining, regardless of the time of day, to improve visibility for themselves and other road users.

She further encouraged motorists to reduce speed, maintain safe following distances, and adjust their driving speed to suit prevailing weather and road conditions.

To strengthen compliance with safety guidelines, Asekhanuo directed all FRSC unit commanders in Anambra State to intensify traffic calming operations and sustain public enlightenment campaigns throughout the rainy season.

She also instructed officers to pay close attention to the condition of vehicle windscreen wipers during routine patrols and enforcement activities.

Reaffirming the corps’ commitment to reducing road crashes, the FRSC commander called on all road users to cooperate by driving responsibly and obeying traffic regulations.

“Drive to stay alive,” she advised.