Road users across Ogun State have been cautioned to take their safety seriously by observing necessary procedures and signs in the course of carrying out their activities.
This was brought to the fore during a safety talk, jointly organised by Ifo Division of Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) and Larfage Cement Safety Team, at Pakoto High School, Pakoto in Ifo Local Government Area.
Speaking, TRACE Commander and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Commander, Seni Ogunyemi, who spoke on, “Proper Usage of the Road", said it was imperative for the people, particularly pedestrians to be wary of their safety with other road users.
Commander Ogunyemi, represented by Ifo Divisional Commander, Commander, Michael Oyebola, outlined some basic rules that pupils must religiously observed, which include, facing on-coming vehicles, avoid walking in clusters while on the road and be fully conscious of their environment, among others.
He urged people to always make use of walkways and pedestrian bridges, carefully observe that the road is clear at both sides before crossing and ensure that they use Zebra Crossing where available.
On his part, the leader of Larfage Safety Team, Mr. Ademola Akindele, while making a presentation on "Truck Drivers Blind Spot", said articulated vehicles have limitations and challenges while driving on the road, due to their height and length.
"This implied that all road users should be visible to truck drivers by giving enough distance to them to the right, left, front or back, to enable them to see everything surrounding them clearly before they make their decisions", he said.
Tope Akinbola
Press Officer, TRACE
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