The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State has announced a renewed crackdown on motorcyclists riding without helmets on highways, warning that offenders will face arrest, prosecution, and the impounding of their motorcycles.
According to the State Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, the measure is aimed at reducing the alarming number of fatal accidents involving motorcycles on major roads. He noted that crashes involving riders without helmets often lead to severe head injuries, broken limbs, and in many cases, death.
The FRSC emphasised that motorcyclists should avoid highways altogether. However, for those who must use them, wearing a crash helmet is mandatory, alongside exercising caution, especially when sharing the road with heavy vehicles.
Dr. Ibitoye cautioned against any sense of entitlement or right of way that could endanger riders’ lives, stressing that safety must take precedence over pride or tradition.
He specifically appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, and titleholders who often ride without helmets, urging them to comply with safety regulations rather than relying on turbans, caps, or ceremonial attire for head protection.
The FRSC warned that the ongoing enforcement would be uncompromising, as road crashes do not discriminate based on religion, culture, or social status.
The command advised those unwilling to wear helmets to opt for safer transportation alternatives such as cars or buses.
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