…the legislation will also impose a N50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both, on motorists who refuse to cooperate with officials of the FRSC during roadside breath tests conducted on reasonable suspicion. The amendment forms part of a broader review of the FRSC Act aimed at increasing compliance with traffic reg…

…response and effective road safety enforcement across the state. The FRSC boss urged motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to ensure their vehicles were mechanically sound before embarking on journeys. She also cautioned drivers against conveying flammable or hazardous materials in passenger compartment…

…prompt emergency response and road safety enforcement. Corps Commander Asekhauno urged motorists, especially commercial vehicle operators, to always ensure their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on any journey. She advised against carrying flammable materials in unsafe conditions and called for regular…

…emergency response and road safety enforcement across the state. “The command advised motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to ensure that their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on any journey. “Drivers are also urged to avoid conveying flammable or hazardous materials inside passenger c…

…commission acted outside its powers when its officers stopped, questioned and delayed motorists on township roads in July 2025. The case was filed by Kano lawyer Abba Hikima, who challenged the actions of FRSC officers after they stopped him and other motorists to request driving licences despite no traffic offence hav…

…number plate regulations, recover pistol The Kano State Police Command has arrested 123 motorists for allegedly driving vehicles without registration plates or with concealed number plates. The arrests were made as part of the police command's ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across t…

Several motorists and commuters were stranded in various parts of Lagos and Ogun states following a downpour on Sunday. This happened after torrential rainfall caused huge devastation in homes and roads across the states and other parts of Nigeria exactly a week ago. PUNCH Metro gathered that areas such as Agbado Road…

…linking several Lagos-Ogun border communities and disrupting movement for commuters and motorists. The flooding, observed on Sunday, followed downpours that began on Saturday and continued into Sunday, leaving the road impassable in many sections. Agbado Road connects communities including Adiyan, Ope-Ilu, Itoki and Ab…

…security operatives responded to a distress call reporting the abduction of several motorists and farmers at Kwanar Ganuwa in Gusau Local Government Area. Personnel of the VCRU, supported by the Police Mobile Force (PMF), engaged the bandits in a gun battle, compelling them to abandon their captives and flee into the s…

…the enforcement personnel for conducting the operation professionally and reminded motorists of their obligation to comply with laws regulating vehicle registration and number plate usage. He said that the command would sustain the enforcement and ensure that all offenders were prosecuted in accordance with the law. He…

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…attachments to existing infrastructure. The assessment also flagged safety risks to motorists and pedestrians and highlighted maintenance challenges caused by poor coordination among operators. Industry executives said Nigeria's broadband ambitions would depend not only on expanding fibre networks but also on whether t…

…loading, continue to undermine national efforts to improve road safety." Mohammed urged motorists, transport companies and commercial vehicle operators to prioritise safety by ensuring only roadworthy vehicles ply the highways. He said, "Only roadworthy vehicles should be put on the highway, tyres must be routinely ins…

…that every vehicle on our road can be identified and traced," Bakori said. He urged motorists to comply with the law by properly registering their vehicles and displaying standard number plates. "I therefore call on all vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and that standard number plates are…

…in affected areas, while poor visibility during intense rainfall could pose risks to motorists and aviation operations." The forecast further highlighted the potential for waterlogging of farmlands, with possible crop losses, as well as damage to roads, bridges, drainage infrastructure and other public facilities. Heal…

Residents and motorists using the Sango-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have appealed to the Ogun State Government to urgently repair failed sections of the road. The commuters, who spoke with PUNCH Metro during a visit to the area on Friday, lamented that the deteriorating condition has made movement difficult and worsened…

…insisting that the exercise is not intended to cause unnecessary inconvenience to motorists. The exercise, which recently commenced across the state, has affected vehicles with and without tinted glass permits, slowing vehicular movement and generating concern among motorists. In a statement issued on Sunday, the comma…

…actions taken. The commissioner stressed that the operation was not intended to harass motorists or encourage extortion but to improve vehicle identification and traceability, deter criminal activities and enhance public confidence in the state’s security architecture. He urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are pr…

…movement to a halt. The downpour, which started on Sunday, reached a crescendo, leaving motorists and commuters stranded across the metropolis, while residents had to bail out storm water from their homes to stay safe. Parents and guardians, in panic mode, prevented their children and wards from going to school due to…

…Polytechnic Road axis, where overflowing rivers and blocked drainage channels left motorists and commuters stranded for several hours. Commercial activities slowed considerably as traders closed their shops early while transport operators suspended operations on several flooded routes. Many workers returning home after…

The Police Command in Ogun says it has apprehended 89 motorists for number plate violations across the state, foiled armed robbery operations, and recovered stolen motorcycles. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta. Babaseyi said th…

…intervention as crucial in averting a potentially devastating incident. He also urged motorists to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and cooperate with emergency personnel during rescue operations. “LASTMA remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, ensuring traffic flow and deliveri…

…used in criminal activities. The Police Commissioner therefore urged vehicle owners and motorists to ensure that their vehicles are duly registered and fitted with valid and visible registration number plates at all times. He also called on members of the public to comply with all traffic regulations and cooperate with…

…in the city. Who else is doing this? Ireland’s digital driving licence, which allows motorists to carry a verified digital version of their licence on their phone, follows the same logic: the state needs to know who is licenced to operate, and paper records are insufficient. Kenya’s National Transport and Safety Author…

…Agu-Umabor Road, a vital route that residents say has deteriorated into a nightmare for motorists, traders, students and farmers. According to community members, the deplorable condition of the road has crippled economic activities, restricted access to healthcare and education, and heightened security risks. Residents…