VIO Cautions Motorists Against Reckless Driving

The Plateau Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has cautioned road users to exercise restraint and care while driving during the Sallah festivity.

The Chief Inspection Officer, Mr. Peter Dajan, told newsmen last Friday in Jos that careful driving would reduce accidents which were common occurrences during festivities.

Dajan expressed regrets that many motorists and cyclists gave their vehicles to the under-age, pointing out that such acts encouraged recklessness and led to fatal accidents.

“Many lives have been lost due to underage and reckless driving, these accidents can be averted if extra cautions are taken and if adults desist from giving their vehicles/motorcycles to the under aged children”.

He warned that VIOs would be on the road to arrest and prosecute anyone found violating the traffic rules, no matter how highly-placed.

“Anyone who violates the traffic rules and regulations will be arrested and fined heavily to serve as deterrent to others.”

Dajan advised the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the National Association of Motorcycle Owners to educate their members on the dangers of reckless road usage.