Governance
Illegal Number Plates: FRSC Arrests Traffic Violations in FCT Operation
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says a total of 1,953 traffic offences were recorded during the just-concluded five-day Operation Guduma 2 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The special operation focused on vehicle registration number violations, illegal number plates and other traffic-related offences.
A breakdown of the operational report revealed that 255 cases involved vehicles without valid registration numbers or with covered number plates, while 85 cases were recorded against vehicles displaying illegal number plates, including unauthorised SPY, NYCN and Peace Ambassador plates.
Additionally, three cases involving diplomatic number plates were recorded, while 1,610 other cases were documented under the category of other traffic offences.
According to the FRSC, the Central Business District Unit recorded the highest number of cases with 223, followed by Gwarinpa Unit with 211 and Zuba with 210.
Speaking on the exercise, the FCT Sector Commander, Tijjani Iliyasu, emphasised the importance of professionalism, discipline and civility in the discharge of enforcement responsibilities.
He noted that operatives were duly briefed before the commencement of the exercise, with particular emphasis on maintaining courteous and respectful engagement with the motoring public while ensuring strict adherence to traffic regulations.
The Sector Commander reiterated that the Corps remains committed to promoting responsible motoring, ensuring compliance with vehicle registration requirements and addressing violations that undermine road safety and security within the Federal Capital Territory.
He further urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles carry duly registered and properly displayed number plates, warning against the use of unauthorised, altered or covered number plates.
The FCT Sector Commander also advised motorists, especially commercial drivers, to cooperate with FRSC personnel, obey traffic regulations and support the Corps’ efforts towards reducing road accidents and promoting safer mobility across the six Area Councils of the Territory.