The Zamfara command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps says it is starting special patrols. 

The goal is to enforce the use of speed-limiting devices by all vehicles as a way to reduce highway crashes, according to a statement by the command on Thursday.

The command stated that the action followed reports of the reckless nature of large truck drivers passing through Zamfara. 

“Most often with overloading or mixed loading and on high speeds,” said the command.

It stated that all other traffic violators would not be spared during the enforcement patrol. It stated that henceforth, the special patrol team would apprehend road traffic offenders, including the mixed loading of goods, animals, and human beings by truck drivers, overloading, and failure to install speed-limiting devices.

The sector commander, Aliyu Ma’aji, urged  motorists to cooperate with the corps personnel for their safety and to ensure a safer road environment in and around the state.

Mr Ma’aji emphasised the need for motorists to adhere strictly to road safety laws, including the activation of speed-limiting devices.

He warned motorists plying the Zamfara-Sokoto highway who were not properly registered or those covering their number plates to desist or face prosecution. 

(NAN)