The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advised drivers to maintain 50km speed limit per hour in construction zones to avoid accidents that are not necessary.
The FRSC commander in Itori, Ogun state, Mr Sunday Oko, gave this advise in Ota on Sunday, during an interview.
He also urged motorists to replace worn out tyres to stem down crashes during this ember months.
Oko stated that the movement of vehicles would rise during the ember months and advised motorists and commuters to avoid overloading of vehicles and dangerous driving during this period.
Oko said ” My advise to motorists is to shun drunk driving and the use of cellphone while driving as time calls for greater patience.
” FRSC also urges vehicle owners to install speed limit devices and service their vehicles properly to ensure safety of lives and property during the ember months”.
More so, Oko advised motorists to avoid driving against oncoming vehicles no matter the condition of the road.
He (Oko), enjoined motorists to respect other road users and be lane disciplined to ensure sanity on the highways.
