The Ondo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will impound any articulated vehicle seen carrying animals with passengers in the state.
The state FRSC Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, made this known to newsmen on Wednesday, March 26, after a meeting with members of the Ondo state House of Assembly in Akure.
He said that all anomalies associated with articulated vehicles in the state would be addressed for road safety.
He said that advocacy with enforcement agents on the activities of drivers of articulated vehicles were ongoing in the command.
Dr. Ibitoye said: “Enforcement is ongoing to address ‘mixed loading’ which is the mixture of humans and goods/animals.
“We are not taking it for granted; we will arrest and impound vehicles caught in such an act.
“We are collaborating with stakeholders in ensuring that drivers are cautioned and that they desist from the act.
“When crashes occur, you will think that it’s only the driver with his motor boy that is involved, but surprisingly, you will see over 10 persons in the vehicle, with cows.
“So, we are going on advocacy and enforcement; anybody that is caught will have his vehicle impounded and will be sanctioned accordingly.”