Over 400,000 traffic offenders arrested in 2020: FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it arrested 456,655 traffic offenders nationwide for committing 507,279 offences in 2020 as against 629, 692 offenders, and 703,523 offences in 2019.
Its Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, said the offenders were arrested for overloading, speeding, seatbelt use violation, dangerous driving, route violation, light sign violation, drunk driving, worn-out or expired tyres, among others.
According to him, the highest number of arrests was recorded in August, while the least number of arrests was recorded in April, due to restrictions on inter-state travels.
The corps said it conducted 323 mobile court sessions in 2020 against 494 in 2019.
“In 2020, the corps stopped 571,562 vehicles, apprehended a total of 456,655 offenders for committing 507,279 offences as against 753,621 vehicles, 629, 692 offenders and 703,523 offences in 2019.
“A total of 6,608 offenders were convicted during the mobile court sessions in 2020. While 767 offenders were discharged and acquitted,” Mr. Kazeem disclosed.
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