Court arraigns 22 over 61 traffic offences, convicts 21 in Anambra
By Uzo Ugwunze
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has secured the conviction of 21 traffic offenders during a Mobile Court sitting held at the Sector Command Headquarters in Awka.
The Mobile Court session was presided over by Her Worship, Maria Anyabolu, who heard cases involving offenders apprehended during a Zonal Special Intervention Patrol tagged “Fushin Kada” Mobile Court Exercise.
According to Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret Onabe, the exercise carried out along the Awka–Onitsha expressway was in compliance with the directives of the Road Safety National Headquarters (RSHQ).
She revealed that out of the 61 various traffic offences committed, 22 offenders were prosecuted, 21 convicted, while 1 offender was discharged by the court, presided over by Her Worship Maria Anyabolu.
Onabe listed offences recorded during the exercise to include Seatbelt Use Violation (6), Overloading (7), Drivers Licence Violation (4), Failure to install speed Limiting Device (12), Assaulting Marshal on Duty (1), Dangerous Driving (2), Number Plate Violation (4), Attempting to Corrupt Marshal on duty (1) and other various traffic offences.
“The Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Bridget Asekhauno reiterated that the exercise is aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic laws, promoting responsible road use and reducing road traffic crashes on major highways within the State.
“The Federal Road Safety Corps therefore enjoins all motorists, particularly commercial and private vehicle operators, to always comply with traffic regulations, ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and possess valid vehicle and driver documentation.
“The Sector Commander further assures the motoring public that enforcement activities will be sustained to promote safer roads and protect lives and property,” she added.
