63 motorists arrested in Oyo for violating physical distancing

The Oyo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has arrested 63 motorists for violating physical distancing order.

This was disclosed by the state’s Sector Commander, Mrs. Chukwurah Uche in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Ibadan, the state capital.

“Micra taxi cars are not allow to carry more than one passenger in front and two at the back. Tricycles are to carry two passengers only at the back while motorcycles must carry only one passenger.

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“The buses are to carry half of their passenger capacity; that is, two on each row and one in the front.

“Anyone caught violating this order will be issued a ticket and we will insist that the extra persons in the vehicle come down. That is why you see little compliance in the state,” Uche said.

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