Arrangements has been concluded by Lagos Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps to carry out free safety checks on vehicles within the state.

According to its Sector Commander, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, all commands within the state will commence the four-days free exercise from March 18 to assist motorists in detecting faults in their vehicles.

He said the exercise was an initiative of the Corps and a checklist ticket will be issued at the end for follow-up and to encourage the drivers fix any defect discovered in the process.

In his words, the step is necessary to forestall incessant breakdown of vehicles on the road and ensure free flow of traffic especially with the various ongoing rehabilitation/repair in the State.

According to him, the exercise will start from Thursday to Sunday simultaneously on all FRSC formations across Lagos.

He informed that any detected fault does not attract sanction within the period, rather request for such fault to be rectified, this could be seen as Quarterly Corporate Social Responsibility of the Corps to the motoring public, imploring all to cooperate with the operatives.

The FRSC boss advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations while also always ensuring that their vehicles are roadworthy.

He said the command would not condone any act of traffic violations in the state, stating that the operation will be carried out by operatives including Special Marshals throughout the duration of the exercise.

This is contained in a statement by FRSC Public Education Officer Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi.