FRSC Commences Enforcement Of Speed Limit Devices On Articulated Vehicles

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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State says it will soon begin enforcement of installation speed limit devices on articulated vehicles plying the Ore-Benin expressway to curtail road crashes.

Mr Sikiru Alonge, the Ore Unit Commander of FRSC disclosed in Ore that the move was aimed at reducing road accidents which occur on the highways due to speeding.

African Examiner reports that speed limiter is a device installed in vehicles in order to check speed and prevent drivers from going beyond a stipulated speed limit.

According to the commander, the road on the Ore-Benin expressway was making motorists to speed on that axis, which if not checked might result to road crashes, loss of lives and property.

“For us to check the speed of motorists on this axis, we will soon begin the enforcement of speed limit devices, especially on articulated vehicles.

“The speed limit devices aside of checking speed, also add to fuel economy, helps drivers to maneuver in the event of accidents and generally aids other safety devices to function optimally in the time of need,” Alonge said.

The FRSC official urged drivers to install the speed limit devices on their vehicle as well as ensure compliance to all traffic rules and regulations on the highway.