FRSC Impounds 189 Vehicles, Confiscates 634 Licences, Arrests 823 Traffic Light Violators In Abuja

FRSC impounds 189 vehicles, arrests 823 traffic light violators, booked 923 offences, confiscates 634 licences within the FCT.

These arrests were made during a special enforcement patrol tagged ‘Operation Karara’ activated on 2nd September 2024.

Operation aimed at reducing high incidence of traffic light violations that contribute to road crashes and gridlocks in the nation’s capital.

The arrested drivers were charged with various offenses, including traffic light violation, dangerous driving and reckless driving.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has arrested 823 drivers, administered 923 fines, impounded 189 vehicles and confiscated 634 licenses and vehicle particulars for traffic light, zebra crossing and other violations, within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

These arrests were made during a special enforcement patrol tagged ‘Operation Karara‘ activated on 2nd September 2024, according to a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide on September 13th.

“You would recall that on the 1 of September, 2024, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed had commissioned a special enforcement patrol tagged ‘Operation Karara’ to tackle the menace of traffic light and Zebra crossing violations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“The operation… is expected to actualize it’s mandate through speedy arrest and prosecution of traffic light violators, conduct of public enlightenment and education on traffic rules and regulations, as well as collaboration with other security agencies to enhance traffic management.

“The Corps Marshal who approved the operation stated with adequate emphasis that traffic light violations are a major contributor to road crashes, and must be brought to a halt by all operational means necessary within the ambit of the law.

While speaking on the successes already recorded within the short period, the Corps Marshal noted that FRSC will continue to enforce traffic laws to ensure a safer and more orderly traffic environment in Abuja.

The operation is aimed at reducing the high incidence of traffic light violations that contribute significantly to road crashes and gridlocks in the nation’s capital. The arrested drivers were charged with various offenses, including traffic light violation, dangerous driving, road marking violations and reckless driving.

In order to consolidate on the gains recorded in the cause of the patrol operations and further entrench sanity in the use of traffic lights in the FCT, the Corps Marshal appeals to motorists to cooperate with its personnel and obey all traffic rules and regulations.

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