Lagos: FRSC Begins Operation Show Driver’s License, Vehicle Papers’

On Monday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos State commenced ‘Operation Show Your Driver’s Licence and Vehicle Papers’. Show Driver’s License

Lagos State Sector Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in a statement.

He said the operation was to checkmate the spate of accidents, especially truck-related crashes and fatalities.

The official noted that most crashes could have been prevented if drivers were careful and patient on the roads.

“With the recent increase in the accidents involving articulated vehicles, there is the need for all drivers to be handy with their driver’s licence and valid vehicle papers as the command begins Operation Show Your Driver’s Licence and Vehicle Licence.

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“The recent upsurge in crashes involving trucks calls for concern on the level of professionalism of such drivers hence the need to check documents. The operations start immediately. All vehicles impounded will not be released until owners provide genuine documents.” Show Driver’s License

Ogungbemide cautioned all road users to ensure they obtain all necessary documents that qualify them to drive.

The commander warned that anyone caught without valid documents would be sanctioned according to the law.

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Federal Road Safety Corps is the Government Agency with statutory responsibilities for road safety administration in Nigeria. Founded in 1988, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operates in all Nigerian states as well as the Federal Capital Territory and is the leading agency in Nigeria on road safety administration and management.

The statutory functions include: Making the highways safe for motorists and other road users as well as checking road worthiness of vehicles, recommending works and infrastructures to eliminate or minimize accidents on the highways and educating motorists and members of the public on the importance of road discipline on the highways.

Boboye O Oyeyemi currently heads the FRSC.

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