FRSC says driving with Google Maps is a serious offence

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the federal capital territory (FCT), says driving with the aid of Google Maps is a serious traffic offence.

Ayuba Gora, sector commander of the FRSC said this at the inauguration of the “2019 Ember Months Campaign” by Lugbe unit command of the FRSC in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said the law forbids motorists from using mobile phones in any form while driving, as it can lead to an accident.

He also informed motorists that the corps will soon begin enforcement of installation of speed limiting devices.

“We will embark on massive checks of vehicles without this device soon and arrest those that disconnected the devices from their vehicles,” he said.

“It is very important that all vehicles should have the device installed in their vehicles. The required speed limit for commercial vehicles even on the highways should not exceed 90 km/hr for buses and taxis.

He urged the public to dial 122 or 112 in case they noticed unusual behaviour by road users and in the event of an accident.

Gora debunked speculations that the device damages car engine, saying it had nothing to do with the engine, but only cut fuel supply during attempted speeding.