Number Plate violation: No going back on Aug.1 clamp down- FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says there is no going back
on its plans to begin clamp down on motorcycles and tricycles
operating without Number Plates with effect from August 1.

FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, said this in a statement
by the Public Education Officer of the Corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem in
Abuja, on Wednesday.

Oyeyemi said the Corps would also clamp down on commercial
drivers operating without the class “A” Driver’s Licence with
effect from Aug.1.

According to him, the exercise is pursuant to the need to curb
the growing rate of crimes and crashes associated with motorcycles
and tricycles.

“It is also pursuant to the quest to improve upon the existing
National Drivers and Vehicles Database,” he said.

Oyeyemi said that the action was in tandem with the provisions
of Section 10 (4h) and (i) of the FRSC (Establishment) Act,
2007.

“In order to ensure an easy process of acquisition of the number
plates and the Class “A” Drivers licence, Motor Licensing
Authorities have been notified across the country to make the
processes less cumbersome for applicants.

“This is so that motorcycle and tricycle operators can have a
smooth and hitch free process of acquisition of the Uniform
Licencing Scheme Products.

“Also, applicants who desire to acquire fresh class “A” Licence
must first present themselves for driving test at the Vehicle
Inspection Office before advancing to the capturing unit for
continuation of the process,” he said.

The corps marshal had earlier issued an express directive to
FRSC Commanding Officers nationwide to engage relevant stakeholders
and associations on the proposed clampdown.

Corps Public Education Officers have equally been directed to
carry out rigorous and extensive advocacies to sensitise the riders
on the need to register their motorcycles and tricycles.

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