The Federal Road Safety Corps has rolled out a comprehensive traffic management and safety plan to ensure a safe and hitch-free Eid-Kabir celebration.

Its sector commander in Lagos, Kehinde Hamzat, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

“As part of its special sallah operations, the command is deploying 1,600 regular staff, 1,542 special marshals, 41 patrol vehicles, 10 power bikes, five tow trucks and five ambulances.

“These resources will be strategically positioned across major highways and critical corridors in Lagos State to ensure free flow of traffic.

“They will also ensure prompt response to road traffic crashes, rapid clearance of obstructions, sustained public enlightenment, and effective enforcement operations

“FRSC Lagos will be working in synergy with sister agencies and emergency responders to maintain order, provide security, and safeguard lives and properties throughout the festive period,” he said.

Mr Hamzat, therefore, advised all road users to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations, emphasising that safety was a shared responsibility.

He also advised the motoring public to plan their journeys, avoid night travel, ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, refrain from drinking and driving, obey speed limits, and wear seatbelts at all times.

The commander also urged motorists to refrain from using their phones while driving, commercial drivers to avoid overloading, and motorcyclists to stay off expressways and wear safety gear.

“FRSC personnel will be visible and proactive, and the success of the operations depends on the cooperation of all road users,” he said.

(NAN)