Delta State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has arrested 31 motorists for traffic violations and booked eight vehicles for not installing speed limiting devices.

The state Sector Commander, Bassy Eshiet, disclosed this at the first Sector Commander’s Special Intervention Patrol, along Asaba-Benin and Asaba-Onitsha highway.

According to him, the patrol was in compliance with the Corps Marshal’s directives for commands to curb road accidents.

He said the 2024 patrol was in collaboration with armed policemen from the Delta State Police Command.

He said: “A total of 31 traffic violators were arrested and booked for 42 offences, and eight vehicles were booked for not installing speed limiting devices to regulate their speed, which is one of the major causes of road traffic crashes in Delta.

“One vehicle for overloading, one vehicle booked for projected load in excess of prescribed limit, while one mini truck carrying goods and passengers was also arrested.

“The blood pressure, sugar level and other vital signs of arrested motorists were checked, as the agency engaged the offenders in public enlightenment before payment.”