Lagos FRSC confirms adoption of e-ticket system
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is adopting the use of technology in ticketing and phasing out the booking sheet.
The commander, Costain Unit, FRSC, Lagos State, Chief Route Commander Victor Okelola, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Lagos.
Mr Okelola said that FRSC was already issuing e-tickets in Lagos State and it was being efficient.
He emphasised that the corps was gradually phasing out its booking sheet.
“This is part of the strategic goal for 2025. This adoption will equally help us in terms of having accurate data,’’ he said.
He said that fines in FRSC were statutory and could only be amended by an Act of the National Assembly.
According to the commander, the fines were not as heavy as claimed by some traffic offenders.
He said that the minimum fine was N2,000 while the maximum was N50,000.
“We have a minimum of N2,000 and this is paid into the treasury account; the highest fine on the ticket is N50,000,” he said.
Mr Okelola said that an arrested motorist, who had been issued a ticket and had his vehicle documents seized, would have up to seven days to pay up.
“The person can go with his vehicle, and anywhere he shows the ticket, it will indicate that the FRSC has the person’s document in its custody.
“The only time vehicles are impounded is when the drivers commit an offence such as dangerous driving.
“Also, when one drives without a licence, the vehicle is impounded because the person is endangering lives of others,” he said.
(NAN)
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