DISTRACTED DRIVING Distracted driving has been said to be the singular most important safety issue currently facing the globe. It was noted from our recent study in Lagos that mobile phone use is the single largest contributor to distracted driving in Nigeria as it was observed that 53% of Nigerians use mobile phones while driving…
TRUCK SAFETY In collaboration between AARSI and the Road Safety Coalition on one hand and between AARSI and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on the other, AARSI in its on-going National Truck Safety Campaign moved to reduce the menace of truck related accidents in the country. With a view to making them visible at…
In March, 2012, AARSI conducted a school zone safety programme with the Lagos State Government where we gave lessons on how to cross minor and major roads, with emphasis on the Green Cross Code – use of zebra crossing. Pedestrian Crossing Signs were donated to Lagos schools.
School zone safety report
In September 2006, AARSI successfully collaborated with government agencies and Parliament to draft and adopt new motorcycle safety regulations for motorcycle taxis. These new regulations limit motorcycle taxis to specific routes and operating hours, allow only one passenger per motorcycle, and mandate safety apparel for riders and passengers. Between then and June, 2011, AARSI held…