The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Babaji Sunday, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of any person or group, caught organizing or participating in the prohibited car racing event, across the Federal Capital Territory.
The Commissioner gave the order on Thursday to all the Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, in the FCT and their supervisory Area Commanders, to ensure full enforcement of the prohibition of all kinds of car and speed races, in their respective Areas of Responsibility.
Babaji said the enforcement order became necessary, following the menace of recklessness, risk to lives, damages to personal property and critical national infrastructure, and imposed hardship in traffic navigation, caused by illegal car racing, acceleration contests, speed competitions or test of physical endurance, amongst others, in the FCT.
The CP noted that Section 228 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, is clear on the prohibition of any car race, drag race, acceleration contest, a test of physical endurance, an exhibition of speed inside the city.
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He equally advised parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards to desist from the act of illegal car racing and speed competition, as the practice or involvement is against the law.
The CP, while seeking the understanding and cooperation of residents, said the Command will continue to do all within its powers, to ensure the safety of all in the FCT.
He reiterated that the measure is part of efforts aimed at ensuring a completely hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
