The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated its determination for a nationwide clampdown on motorcycles and tricycles operating without number plates and or their drivers operating without the class “A” drivers license with effect from 1st August, 2019.
The agency said the move is to help curb the growing rate of crimes and accidents associated with motorcycles and tricycles and to improve on the existing National Drivers and Vehicles Database.
A statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, stated
that the Corps Marshal Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has ordered the clampdown on riders of
motorcycles and tricycles without class A rider licence saying that the action
is in tandem with the provisions of Section 10 Sub Section 4(h) and (i) of the FRSC
(Establishment) Act, 2007.
The Corps Public Education Officer said that in order to ensure an
easy process of acquisition of the number plates and the Class “A” Drivers
license, the Corps Marshal has notified Motor Licensing Authorities (MLAs) across
the country to make the processes less cumbersome for applicants so
that motorcycle and tricycle operators can have a smooth and hitch free process
of acquisition of the Uniform Licensing Scheme Products.
Speaking further, Kazeem also quoted the Corps Marshal as saying, that
applicants who desire to acquire fresh class “A” License must first
present themselves for driving test at the Vehicle Inspection Office before
advancing to the capturing unit for continuation of the process.
He asserted that the Corps is not ready to take excuses any more as far as Class ‘A’ License and number plate registration are concerned.
Accordingly, “All tricycle and motorcycle operators must be licensed before they could be allowed to operate so as to enhance established processes for fishing out untrained and unqualified drivers on the roads.
In addition, he stated that the growing reports of crimes associated with motorcycles and tricycles has made the clampdown imperative so that the successes already recorded by the Corps through the proactive deployment of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme, especially in the area of national security intelligence would not be undermined.
It will be recalled that the Corps Marshal had earlier issued an express directive to FRSC Commanding Officers nationwide mandating them to engage the relevant stakeholders and associations on the proposed clampdown. Corps Public Education Officers have equally been directed to carry out rigorous and extensive advocacies to sensitize the riders on the need to register their motorcycles and tricycles.
The general public is by this information advised to desist from patronizing motorcycles and tricycles without number plates as they stand the risk of being exposed to safety and security hazards associated with criminals using tricycles and motorcycles to perpetrate their nefarious acts. in case of crashes, obstructions and other forms of road emergencies, motorists are advised to call the FRSC Toll – free number 122.