The FCT Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ayuba Gora, has said that driving with the aid of Google Map using mobile phones is a serious traffic offence.
Mr. Gora said this at the inauguration of the 2019 Ember Months Campaign by Lugbe Unit Command of the FRSC in Abuja on Wednesday.
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According to him, the law forbids motorists from using
mobile phones in any form while driving, as it can lead to an accident.
He also informed motorists that the corps will soon begin
enforcement of installation of speed limiting devices.
Mr Gora advised motorists, especially commercial vehicle
operators, who have yet to install the device to do so.
“We will embark on massive checks of vehicles without this
device soon and arrest those that disconnected the devices from their vehicles.
“It is very important that all vehicles should have the
device installed in their vehicles.
“The required speed limit for commercial vehicles even on
the highways should not exceed 90 km/hr for buses and taxis.
“By doing this today, we are simply reminding motorists that
they must drive with care and observe traffic rules and regulations in order to
make the job very easy for all of us.
“If you are arrested this period, you will not just pay
fines but must be taken for emotional evaluation test in the hospital to
ascertain your mental fitness before we let go,” he said.
He urged the public to dial 122 or 112 in case they noticed
unusual behaviour by road users and in the event of an accident.
Mr Gora debunked speculations that the speed limit device
damages car engine, saying it had nothing to do with the engine, but only cut
fuel supply during attempted speeding.
“Once the vehicle reaches a predetermined top speed, the
computer steps in and restricts the flow of air and fuel to the engine and even
the sparks that cause combustion.
“Either way, the vehicle will be unable to exceed the top
speed as determined by the car’s manufacturer.
“The problem we have with the operators of these vehicles is that, when a speed limiting device has been installed, they tamper with it. In the process of tampering by disconnecting, it leads to a problem,” he added.
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