Police prosecute 68 traffic offenders in Delta 

Olayinka Adeola

The Police in Delta State has cracked down on various traffic offenders in major parts of the State, as part of effort to address the rising trend of traffic violations.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, in a statement obtained by News Contact Online said the Command in

 collaboration with seven (7) designated Judges and Magistrates of Mobile Courts across the State, has intensified enforcement operations on major roads.

According the image maker, these efforts are part of a broader strategy to promote compliance with traffic laws and ensure the safety and security of all residents of the state.

The PPRO revealed that a total of sixty-eight (68) offenders were successfully prosecuted at the State Mobile Courts in Warri and Asaba, as well as at the Magistrate Court, Okwe.

He explained that the offenders were apprehended for a range of traffic infractions with  seven individuals charged for unauthorized use of number plates; five for driving against traffic; 15 for driving without registration numbers.

He said further that two were prosecuted for illegitimate use of sirens and revolving lights;

15 for obstruction on the roads; 13 for driving with covered number plates, and 11  for driving without valid driver’s licenses.

The statement reads partly, “It is noteworthy that vehicles with unregistered or covered number plates are often used to commit offences and evade security checks at various checkpoints.

“All offenders were fined in accordance with the provisions of the Delta State Traffic Management Law and the National Road Traffic Regulations, reinforcing the consequences of violating traffic laws.”

He added that the Delta State Police Command is deepening collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Delta State Traffic Management Agency (DESTMA) to clamp down on traffic offenders and enhance overall security across the State.

” These partnerships aim to ensure coordinated enforcement, reduce traffic-related incidents, and strengthen public safety on Delta State roads,” the PPRO noted.

The Command, therefore, urged all road users to comply with traffic regulations, ensure vehicles are properly registered, and carry valid driving licenses at all times.

The PPRO said the Command remains committed to a zero-tolerance approach toward traffic violations and will continue to take decisive action to safeguard lives and maintain order on the State’s roads.