The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) arrested at least 281,421 traffic offenders nationwide between January and June.

Its spokesman, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, told journalists in Abuja on Monday that those arrested committed 307,554 offences.

He listed the offences as driving with worn-out or expired tyres, dangerous driving, phone use, over-speeding, route violation, overloading, and failure to use seat belts.

“The corps arrested no fewer than 281,421 for committing 307,554 offences across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT,’’ he said.

Mr Kazeem said the use of body cameras by FRSC’s operatives since 2021 had helped it leverage technology to improve its field operations.

He added that the technology had also helped curtail traffic rules and regulations violations and had been effective during patrol and surveillance operations.

“It helps in the area of traffic monitoring, rescue operations, and real-time information gathering for decision-making.

“The device is also relevant in keeping operatives focused and determined while delivering service with dignity,’’ Mr Kazeem said.

He warned motorists to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and regulations and to maintain their vehicles properly before taking them to the highways, stressing that there would be no violation waiver.

The FRSC spokesman maintained that only compliance with best road use practices would guarantee all road users’ safety.

(NAN)