Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it arrested no fewer than 243 motorists without driver’s licences within one month in Ondo.

Ezekiel SonAllah, the sector commander in Ondo, said this at a one-day mega rally organised by the FRSC to sensitise motorists ahead of the Eid Kabir celebration.

Mr SonAllah, who said the arrest was made through the special patrol in May, said the motive was to eradicate road crashes in Ondo.

The sector commander, therefore, called on motorists to check their vehicles’ eligibility before embarking on any journey, saying it had become necessary for motorists to shun whatever would cause highway crashes.

He said, “We are in the rainy season now. Therefore, we must have functional wipers, light system and standard tyres to avoid crashes. Please, don’t manage your life because, as a breadwinner of your family, many people are looking and waiting to celebrate the Sallah with you and remember that only the living can celebrate.”

Mr SonAllah added, “Moreso, a driver’s licence is the only legal document that permits you to drive. Some drivers will tell you they have been driving for years and they are masters, but you are not a master if you don’t obey traffic rules.”

The FRSC commander explained that “if it’s a must for you to drive to stay alive, you must have a driver’s licence because we will not allow you to ply our roads without a driver’s licence.”

(NAN)