The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says human errors cause 75 per cent of road accidents in the country.

“Human factors include speeding, traffic violation, drunk driving, overloading, use of phones on the wheel, and impatience of drivers.

“Wrongful overtaking and use of expired tyres, among others, contributed over 75 per cent of road accidents,” an official said on Wednesday.

Modupe Ojo-Gbenga, FRSC unit commander in Okitipupa, Ondo State, said this during the inauguration of the public sensitisation campaign on ember months, held at New Garage.

She added that environmental and technical factors also contribute to road traffic accidents in the country.

Ms Ojo-Gbenga said September to December are usually associated with high vehicular movements and attendant road crashes.

“Hence, the need for more robust public enlightenment, more advocacies and increased enforcement to stem the incessant cases of road crashes,” the unit commander said.

She appealed to motorists and motorcyclists to abide by traffic rules and regulations and to avoid the human factors that may lead to road crashes.

The commander said that the FRSC was committed to intensifying sensitisation and enlightenment campaigns to reduce road mishaps.

Ms Ojo-Gbenga solicited the support of stakeholders, including the road transport unions, to instil safe driving culture in road users. 

(NAN)