{"id":3019,"date":"2024-11-03T09:13:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T09:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=3019"},"modified":"2024-11-03T09:13:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T09:13:25","slug":"fct-to-introduce-e-ticketing-to-curb-traffic-offences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2024\/11\/03\/fct-to-introduce-e-ticketing-to-curb-traffic-offences\/","title":{"rendered":"FCT To Introduce E-ticketing To Curb Traffic Offences"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services has announced that it is working tirelessly to launch its e-ticketing and central booking scheme for motorists in the Federal Capital Territory.<\/p>\n

The DRTS Director, Mr Abdulateef Bello, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.<\/p>\n

The director stated that the implementation of this technological system would significantly reduce, and eliminate physical interactions between DRTS operatives and motorists on the roads.<\/p>\n

He explained that to achieve this, the service had engaged multiple service providers specialising in electronic traffic management and penalty systems.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSome of these companies were engaged on a Proof of Concept basis, initially installing their devices at strategic locations in the FCT and demonstrating their ability to interpret infractions and administer penalties.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing this, we\u2019ll seek regulatory approval, submit it to the Abuja Investment Company for analysis, and then proceed to the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission before formal procurement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must adhere to the regulatory process, but all being well, we anticipate that some of these systems will be operational by the first quarter of next year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Bello added that electronic enforcement would actively tackle vehicle offences and enhance safety on FCT roads.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe question of whether vehicle inspection officers will conflict with the motoring public will soon be a thing of the past, as we are diligently working towards this goal; it\u2019s a work in progress.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs soon as you commit an infraction, our officers will simply issue a ticket, and you\u2019ll receive an alert on your phone, provided the vehicle is registered in the FCT.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can continue driving to your destination, but you\u2019ll receive an alert detailing the infraction, the fine, and a prompt to pay,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

He noted that the service had appealed a court judgement restricting DRTS operatives from impounding defaulting vehicles.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur personnel currently undergoing training on the e-ticketing scheme, while those on the road are doing their best to coordinate traffic.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also have the Abuja Inspector App in use by our officers to verify motorists\u2019 compliance,\u201d Bello said.<\/p>\n

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Bello stressed that under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the service would not permit any gaps in vehicle administration enforcement in the FCT.<\/p>\n

He advised motorists to obey traffic regulations, register and renew vehicle papers, and update their driver\u2019s licences on time to remain compliant with the law.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is because the DRTS is working hard to transform its operations to provide efficient services befitting the FCT\u2019s status.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also making progress towards a paperless motor vehicle administration system, which will be included in next year\u2019s budget,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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