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FRSC To Crack Down on Reckless Driving: Speed Limiters, Passenger Manifests Now Mandatory, Effective March 1st

In a bid to curb the rising number of road crashes, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra Command has announced that it will begin enforcing compliance on the use of speed limit devices and passenger manifests starting March 1 2025. This move is aimed at reducing the number of accidents on roads, starting from Anambra,which have been attributed to reckless driving and non-compliance with safety regulations.

According to Anambra Sector Commander, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, the low compliance rate among transporters and fleet operators is alarming, particularly with regards to the installation of speed limit devices and the inclusion of passengers' blood groups in manifests. These measures she said are crucial for quick identification and medical response in case of accidents.

Alexander however warned that any fleet operator or motorist found violating these regulations will be arrested, emphasizing that such measures are vital to reducing road crashes and saving lives. Special patrols will be deployed to inspect vehicles, and drivers are urged to ensure passengers fill out accurate details in their manifests.

The FRSC has been advocating for the use of speed limit devices since 2016, when it made it compulsory for all commercial vehicles to install the devices  The Corps has also been working with stakeholders to develop a new policy on pre-fitted speed limiting devices for locally assembled and imported vehicles records reveal. 

While thanking the Anambra state government for ongoing road improvements on road infrastructure,  Alexander emphasized the importance of road safety and obeying traffic laws. With the March 1 enforcement deadline looming, transporters and fleet operators are advised to comply with the regulations to avoid arrest and penalties.

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