The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has issued a warning to political parties, candidates, and their supporters against reckless driving and substance abuse during campaign activities. This appeal aims to promote safe driving and responsible road use throughout the campaign period. According to Mr. Samson Kaura, FRSC Sector Commander in Gombe, political parties must ensure their drivers and campaign trains comply with traffic regulations to avoid risking the lives of other road users.
Reckless driving and excessive speed during campaign activities could lead to road crashes, injuries, and loss of lives, Kaura warned. He urged political stakeholders to sensitize their drivers, particularly against speeding in built-up areas where children and animals could unexpectedly cross roads. The sector commander emphasized that political stakeholders must exercise caution around populated areas to prevent avoidable casualties.
Kaura stressed that every member of the public has the right to use the roads safely, regardless of political activities taking place around them. He emphasized that all road users, regardless of their political affiliations, must obey rules and regulations. The FRSC commander also warned political parties and other motorists against driving under the influence of substances, describing the practice as dangerous and unlawful.
Substance abuse impairs a driver's vision and reasoning, thereby increasing the risk of road crashes, Kaura explained. He warned that drivers caught abusing substances while driving would face sanctions prescribed by law. The FRSC had commenced sensitization of political stakeholders across Gombe State to encourage responsible driving throughout the campaign period.
Kaura urged political parties to educate their drivers and ensure that only properly licensed drivers operate campaign vehicles. He also cautioned against overloading, particularly when supporters climb onto vehicles or are carried beyond their safe capacity. Overloading, he said, would only increase the number of casualties in cases of crashes.
The FRSC commander emphasized that the corps would enforce traffic regulations and sanction violators. He encouraged the public to report any cases of reckless driving or substance abuse to the authorities. The FRSC's efforts aim to ensure a safe and peaceful campaign period in Gombe State.
The warning comes as campaign activities intensify in Gombe State, with various political parties and candidates vying for votes. The FRSC's initiative is part of a broader effort to promote road safety and prevent accidents during the campaign period. Key stakeholders, including political parties and their supporters, are expected to take heed of the warning and adopt responsible driving practices.
Key points
- FRSC warns politicians against speeding, substance abuse during campaigns in Gombe State.
- Reckless driving and substance abuse could lead to road crashes, injuries, and loss of lives.
- FRSC to sensitize political stakeholders and enforce traffic regulations during campaign period.
