The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command on Wednesday conducted free drunk-driving tests for motorists at motor parks in Awka, a step to sensitised them and pedestrians to safe road usage.
Penpushing reports that the Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno explained that the exercise held around Regina Caeli Junction in Awka, was aimed at promoting safe highway use and reduction of road traffic crashes.
The Sector Commander, told journalists that the campaign formed part of the corps’ corporate social responsibility to reduce road traffic crashes by 10 per cent.
“Our mission is to fulfil part of our strategic goal of reducing road traffic accidents by 10 per cent. We are also here to ensure that road users operate safely, especially as pedestrians often struggle to cross the road at this junction,” she said.
Penpushing further reports that Asekhauno explained that the corps intervened to manage traffic and assist pedestrians in crossing safely, thereby preventing accidents, attributing motorists’ failure to observe zebra crossings largely to ignorance.
“A lot of people do not understand the importance of zebra crossings. We are educating drivers to stop and give pedestrians the right of way. However, even when drivers slow down, some pedestrians cross the road sluggishly,” she said.
Penpushing also reports that Asekhauno said construction of a pedestrian bridge would provide a long-term solution to the challenge, adding that the corps had already drawn the state government’s attention to the issue.
The Sector Commander stated that sobriety tests were administered periodically at designated motor parks to ensure drivers were fit for duty, adding that every month the command carry out these tests in selected parks
“We have sent a memo to the governor, and we are hopeful that necessary action will be taken. Every month, we carry out these tests in selected parks to ensure drivers are physically, psychologically and emotionally fit before going on the road. This is done both in the morning and evening. Drinking and driving do not mix,” she said.
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