FRSC Mobile Court Convicts 46 Traffic Offenders In Calabar
A Mobile Court sitting in Calabar has convicted 46 motorists for various traffic offences during an enforcement exercise conducted by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River State Command, on Friday.
The court, presided over by Magistrate Abigail Asuquo, handed fines to offenders charged with bribery attempts, overloading, driver’s licence violations, and other road safety breaches.
Ten motorists who attempted to bribe marshals on duty were each fined ₦10,000, while another ten were penalised for overloading. Driver’s licence violations attracted fines totalling ₦80,000.
Eighteen others faced penalties for faulty lights, cracked windscreens, worn-out tyres, passenger manifest offences, and failure to install speed limiters. One offender was cautioned and discharged after sensitisation.
Speaking after the sitting, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Innocent T. Etuk, said the Mobile Court exercise was crucial in curbing violations and instilling discipline among road users.
He expressed confidence that the convictions would deter future infractions.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to its 2025 strategic target of reducing road crashes and fatalities by 10 per cent.
He warned motorists against bribing marshals and urged strict compliance with traffic laws, stressing that “obedience to traffic regulations and proper vehicle maintenance are non-negotiable in the quest for safer roads.”