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FRSC: Using Google Map On Mobile Devices While Driving Is A Serious Traffic Offense
FRSC: Using Google Map On Mobile Devices While Driving Is A Serious Traffic Offense.
The FCT Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Ayuba Gora, says using google map on mobile devices while drivng is a serious traffic offense.
He made this statement at the inauguration of the 2019 Ember Months Campaign by Lugbe Unit Command of the FRSC in Abuja on Wednesday.
According to Gora, the law forbids the use of mobile phones in any form while driving; and at such, using google map installed in a mobile device is an offense because it can lead to accident.
Gora also spoke about the installation of speed limiting devices. He advised motorists, especially commercial vehicle operators, who have yet to install the device to do so to avoid the wrath of the corps.
“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.
Gora also went further to debunk the speculation that the device damage car engine. Says it has 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 temper with it. In the process of tempering by disconnecting, it leads to problem,” he added.
