Objectives & Functions
At our agency every units and department is saddled with various objectives which perform a number of functions to ensure smooth running of the agency as we serve the public.
Traffic Control
Control traffic and enforce State and National laws that governs safe use of vehicles on roads in the State.
Legal Sanction
Deter and apprehend road traffic offenders.
Traffic Reduction
Reduce the incidence and severity of road traffic accidents.
Traffic Offences
Maintain a register of traffic violators.
Safety
Safeguard highways from encroachment from the activities of markets, roadside trading, street hawking and alms beggars.
Vehicle Safety
Safeguard motor vehicles, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians at railway level crossing.
Road Safety Activities
Co-operate with local, national, international body agencies or groups engaged in road safety activities.
Provision of Facilities
Including the provision of facilities for training, education and research opportunities.
Road Safety Clubs
Support and encourage the establishment and operation of road safety clubs in schools which will serve as an avenue for the acquisition of road safety culture by teenager and youths.
Facilities
Provide facilities for training, education and research on roads transportation.
Traffic Management
Identify, develop, promote and maintain new or alternative methods of traffic management and road safety.
Accessibility
Provide telephone accessible emergency towing services for breakdown vehicles.
Testing Methods
Employ mobile and random breath testing methods to detect and deter drunk driving.
Children Safety
Safeguard school children through school children crossing and school site signs.
Property Agreement
Enter into agreement with any person for the supply, construction, capacity building, manufacture, maintenance or repair of any property whether movable or not.
Pedestrian Safety
Safeguard vehicles and pedestrians in the construction zones, highways and street.
Prevention and Control
Prevent and control the erection of bill boards, advertisement materials and other facilities whose erection along traffic routes may obstruct.