FRSC Boss Frowns At Reckless Road Use By Celebrities, Content Creators

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Mallam Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of reckless road use by some celebrities, content creators and social media influencers who, in the quest for online attention, deliberately flout traffic regulations and endanger lives.

He was reacting to a widely circulated video involving a popular TikTok streamer who was seen engaging in a live video stream while driving, an unlawful and highly dangerous act that culminated in a road traffic crash.

The Corps Marshal categorically stated that live streaming, content creation, recording or engaging in any activity that distracts a driver while driving is a direct violation of established road traffic regulations and poses grave danger not only to the driver but to other innocent road users.

“Such actions undermine ongoing national efforts to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities”.

He has therefore directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to immediately activate all necessary processes for the prosecution of any individual involved in reckless driving, use of phone while driving and distracted driving, in accordance with extant traffic laws.

The Corps Marshal stressed the need for the Actors Guilds, entertainment associations, influencer networks and content creator communities to urgently sensitize their members and promote responsible conduct, particularly on Nigerian roads.

“Celebrities and influencers wield enormous influence, especially among young Nigerians, and must be seen as ambassadors of safety, not symbols of recklessness”

He warned that the FRSC will not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against any individual, celebrity or otherwise, found engaging in distracted or reckless driving.

“No social media content, online trend or momentary clout is worth a human life”

While urging all road users to understand that public roads are not studios, stages or streaming platforms the FRSC Boss emphasized that roads are shared spaces governed by laws designed to preserve lives.

He appealed to Nigerians to report dangerous driving behaviours and support collective efforts toward safer roads.

According to him, FRSC remains resolute in its mandate to ensure safer highways and reiterates that road safety is a shared responsibility that demands discipline, restraint and respect for the law by all, without exception.

Kayode Oyedare, Edited By Grace Namiji