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Establishment Act (2007). They are men and women of means, with proven integrity in society, and able to influence their immediate environment (work place/community) in favor of the course of road safety. The Act empowers the
Special Marshals to carry out patrol and other activities that ensure good road usage on our highways. Just like their Regular counterparts, they can arrest and book traffic offenders as well as prosecute them when necessary.
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Special Marshals are the volunteer arm of the Federal Road Safety Corps. This volunteer arm was created by the same FRSC statute Sec. 10 (1)… “the Corps” which shall consist of such number of uniform and non-uniform members as may be determined, from time to time, by the Commission. FRSC
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Recommending works and devices designed to eliminate or minimize accidents on the highways and advising the
Federal and State Governments including the Federal Capital Territory Administration and relevant governmental agencies on the localities where such works and devices are required,
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Nigeria then, which placed it as one of the most road traffic accident (RTA) prone countries worldwide (the most in Africa) in 2013, the Nigerian government saw the need to establish the present Federal Road Safety Corps in 1988 to address the carnage on the highways.
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in the training of its officers and men on road safety in the early 1970s also contributed to road safety ideas and consciousness in
Nigeria: The Nigerian Army started the First Public Road Safety Campaign in 1972 when it initiated an annual Road Safety Week.
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National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) by the then-military government. The impact of the commission was, however, not sustained. In 1977, the Military Administration in
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Marshal cadre is made up of the Marshal Inspectorate(MI) and Road Marshal Assistant (RMA). The MIs known generally as Inspectors serve as intermediaries in command between the Officers and the whole Marshal Cadre.
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established the Oyo State Road Safety Corps which made some local significant improvements in road safety and road discipline in the state. That lasted till 1983 when it was disbanded by the federal government.
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They can be identified with their blue high visibility regalia including face caps, high visibility jackets and arm bands. Special
Marshals work strictly under the supervision of Regular Marshals.
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Regulating the use of sirens, flashers and beacon lights on vehicles other than ambulances and vehicles belonging to the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police, Fire
Service and other Paramilitary agencies;
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The Corps is divided into the Officer and Marshal cadres. The Officer cadre is saddled with the responsibility of leadership, planning and coordination at various cascading levels of command.
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All staff in the Officer and Marshal cadre are considered Regular Marshals. There exists an unpaid volunteer force known as Special Marshals who supplement the numbers of the Corps.
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action to address the carnage on Nigerian roads. Earlier attempts in this direction were limited to discrete and isolated attempts by some states of the federation and individuals.
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which resulted in an upsurge in road traffic accidents made the Federal Government initiate a search for a credible and effective response to the challenge.
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Maintaining the validity period for drivers' licences which shall be three or five years subject to renewal at the expiration of the validity period.
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Conducting research into causes of motor accidents and methods of preventing them and putting into use the result of such research.
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The FRSC is headed by a Corps Marshal who is appointed by the President with a four (4) year tenure renewable once.
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Educating drivers, motorists and other members of the public generally on the proper use of the highways.
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Determining, from time to time, the requirements to be satisfied by an applicant for a driver's licence.
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Making regulations in pursuance of any of the functions assigned to the Corps by or under this Act.
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Designing and producing the driver's license to be used by various categories of vehicle operators.
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Educating motorists and members of the public on the importance of discipline on the highway.
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as well as the Federal Capital Territory and is the leading agency in Nigeria on road safety
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Providing roadside and mobile clinics for the treatment of accident victims free of charge.
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In particular, the commission is charged with responsibilities as follows:
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Corps Marshal (CM) who serves as Chief Executive of the Corps.
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Making the highway safe for motorists and other road users.
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Regulating the use of seat belts and other safety devices.
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Giving prompt attention and care to victims of accidents.
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65:Creating Safer Motoring Environment in Nigeria
526:The standardization of highway traffic codes.
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351:Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistant (DCRMA)
117:Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Administration
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235:to eliminate or minimize accidents on the
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208:with statutory responsibilities for
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648:"History and Establishment of FRSC"
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806:"History of FRSC in Nigeria"
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380:Marshal Inspector I (MI-I)
304:Chief Route Commander (CRC)
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210:road safety administration
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