Ogun FRSC warn drivers against excessive speed during rainy season

Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, has advised motorists successful the authorities to workout utmost caution and proactive conveyance attraction particularly during the raining season.

Recall that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had predicted a adaptable rainfall signifier for the year, with Ogun State expected to acquisition a longer rainy season.

Recent alerts from the Federal Ministry of Environment besides highlighted Ogun arsenic 1 of the states astatine hazard for dense rainfall and flash flooding during this period.

Ogunjobi successful a connection signed by the command’s spokesperson, Odunsi Afolabi connected Monday, reeled retired immoderate information caution admonishing each roadworthy users to enactment harmless connected the authorities roads.

He said, “Before embarking connected immoderate trip, guarantee your conveyance is “weather-ready” by checking these indispensable components:

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“Check your tyre treads. Worn-out tyres suffer traction connected slippery roads, importantly expanding the hazard of hydroplaning. Ensure each headlamps, brake lights, and indicators are functional. Driving with your lights connected adjacent during the time erstwhile it rains helps you spot and beryllium seen by others.

“Test your brakes regularly, arsenic bedewed conditions tin lengthen stopping distances. Reduce y...