By 
Abiodun OBA
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has advised drivers to operate with utmost caution and safety consciousness to avert the hazards associated with weather conditions.
The Corps Commander, Lagos State, Olusegun Ogungbemide who disclosed this in a statement, also directed its patrol teams to look out for vehicles that violate requirements for minimum safety standards as such will be impounded henceforth.
The command said that its move is to get such vehicles rectified, thereby stopping them from causing hazards to themselves and other road users.
Recall that recent incessant rains in the state resulted in heavy flood, with vehicles and people reportedly lost to the incidents.
The Corps Commander expressed worry that the downpour is creating enormous traffic challenges and the menace that result in loss of lives and property.
He therefore, urged everyone especially drivers to join hands to tackle the menace.
According to him, with the rainy season and downpour being experienced almost everyday in the State, incidents of flood which sweep away vehicles and passengers are becoming daily occurrence.
He noted that as the lead agency in road traffic management and safety administration in the state, the Lagos State Sector Command is concerned with the ugly trend and called on all stakeholders to act fast by adhering strictly to the safety rules.
He further observed that not only is the downpour accompanied with flood that obstructs the road and hamper free movement of vehicles, it also causes poor visibility to drivers.
He therefore, advised drivers to take all necessary safety precautions whenever it’s raining. “Our advice, is that, drivers must operate with utmost caution and safety consciousness to avert the hazards associated with the weather conditions,” also “drivers are advised to park at a safer place and allow the flood to recede before proceeding on the journey” he stated.
“All drivers must ensure that they drive with minimum safety standards by fixing the safety gadgets to avert the menace associated with rainy season,” he further stated.
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