FRSC to produce new single driver-rider’s licence
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will provide a single licence for motor vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders.
The sector commander, RS6.1, Rivers, Salisu Galadunci, said, “If you are a motorcycle and motor vehicle rider/driver, you will not need to process driver’s licence for the two separately. You will only process one that covers the two. So, it is going to be two licences in one card.”
The corps is also creating awareness for motorcycle riders to know that there are categories of driver’s licence, including driver’s licence for motorcycle riders.
He added, “I have come across so many people riding motorcycles, and if you ask them to produce their driver’s licences, they will just look at you. But we are creating awareness for them to know that there are categories of driver’s licence, and one of them is driver’s licence for motorcycle riders.”
The sector commander further said commercial motorcycle operators had identification codes/numbers in identification cards through their union and the state’s transport ministry.
In Akwa Ibom, sector commander Matthew Olonisaye explained that FRSC was committed to ensuring that all motorcycles operating in the state are registered and the riders licensed to reduce crime.
“No one is allowed under the law to operate any automobile without being licensed, and there are classes of licence for each category. For a motorcycle, a cyclist is expected to have a class ‘A’ driver’s licence,” Mr Olonisaye explained. “All automobiles must bear a registration number. It is just like a name of an individual. The number identifies the bike or the vehicle.”
Also speaking, FRSC’s spokesman for Cross River sector command, Mark Ajunta, said, “When we see any unlicensed motorcycle, we impound such until the owner gets the needed papers before it is released to him or her.”
Meanwhile, Delta sector commander Ibrahim Abubakar has said for a commercial motorcycle to operate in the state, the owner should obtain a rider’s licence or risk being impounded.
“FRSC mandates commercial motorcycle operators to register their vehicles, and likewise, they must obtain a rider’s licence. In 2019 we began the clampdown on all unregistered motorcycles and tricycles in the country,” said Mr Abubakar.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Kaduna will vote Tinubu to sustain development projects: Gov. Sani
Mr Sani said projects in the state were made possible through Mr Tinubu’s efforts and collaboration.
World
Pakistani PM pledges to modernise agriculture for stronger food security
The prime minister stressed that ensuring every citizen has access to safe, nutritious food remained a government priority.
States
Nigerian Army honours 22 SNCOs after 35 years of meritorious service
The commander of the 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Saka Jimoh, has honoured 22 senior non-commissioned officers for 35 years of meritorious service.
World
Teenager who travelled to UK to carry out assassination jailed for 20 years
The jury, after hearing the evidence gathered by the CTP investigation throughout the trial, found him guilty of conspiracy to commit murder.
Health
Zero-dose: Zamfara intensifies efforts to improve routine immunisation
The Zamfara government says it is taking all necessary measures to improve routine immunisation by ensuring that every eligible child receives life-saving vaccines.
Economy
NTAC: Nigeria seeks to apply global development finance lessons from Lima forum
Nigeria is among the members of the International Forum on TOSSD, which includes recipient countries, traditional development partners, South-South cooperation providers, etc.
