Lagos state chapter urges members to obey traffic rules during Easter period

As Easter approaches, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association (RTEAN) have a strong plea for it's members.

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Mohammed also pleaded with all motorists to also obey traffic rules during the Easter season.

“All road users, not only the commercial vehicle operators, should obey the law because the road signs are there.

It is unfortunate that majority of motorists do not obey the rules, but we need to talk to ourselves to obey simple rules,” the RTEAN chairman said.

His NURTW counterpart, Agbede, said something similar.

However, he also noted that obeying traffic regulations would ensure road safety and prevent accidents, even in bad situations.

"We have spent a lot of money on print and electronic media to educate members on the need to obey traffic laws in their operations. We also have jingles instructing members to comply with all directives in the interest of all. We have established a task force across the state to support us in enforcement.

If all of us obey traffic laws, even with the poor condition of our roads, we will be safe and everyone will get to his or her destination safely,” Agbede said.