The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra sector command, says it has intensified enforcement against the use of fake number plates and the non-usage of speed limiting devices.

The sector commander C.C. Joyce Alexander, who spoke to journalists in Awka on Friday, said the operation involved a crackdown on overloading across the state aimed at reducing road traffic crashes.

Ms Alexander said the enforcement of number plate regulations was crucial for security reasons as vehicle registration details were linked to personal information about the owner, including their phone number, address, and name.

She said 38 offenders were arraigned for various traffic offences out of which 36 were convicted while two were discharged and acquitted.

“This information can be vital in tracking and identifying wanted individuals, especially in cases where land transportation is the basic get-away mode of criminals, and perhaps the only mode as a matter of fact.

“This effort is particularly important in Anambra where the governor has implemented various measures to combat insecurity,” she said.

Ms Alexander said the command was ready to respond to road traffic emergencies during the Sallah holidays and appealed to members of the public to partner FRSC in promoting road safety through reporting of emergencies.

She said the emergency toll free lines of the FRSC were active and open to the public 24 hours of the day for reporting of obstructions and crashes.

“The collaboration from the public is invaluable in our quest to reduce road crashes and create a safer transportation environment in the State.

“As we celebrate Eid Eld-Kabir we assure that the Command is taking proactive measures to ensure a safe and smooth journey for all road users.

“Officers and marshals, including Special Marshals, have been stationed at strategic locations to manage traffic and prevent accidents and an ambulance and two tow trucks have been deployed to respond to road traffic incidents,” she said. 

(NAN)