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Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by Jasen1(m): 8:15am On Dec 04, 2019 |
I was a victim too last month I paid 20k and then pay 4,150 at uba wuse close to their office |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by Babaheekmat: 8:18am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Perfect definition of Educated illiterate our FRSC is.. Hmm.. Master Yoda.. See them o.. Make una invite Lord Vader to come destroy them o |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by AlphaStyles(m): 8:19am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Welcome to Nigeria where u are checked into a hospital for using Google maps |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by 9ja2: 8:19am On Dec 04, 2019 |
The FRSC will be very busy in the years to come because most modern cars now have tablet-style dashboards(the Tesla springs to mind) would it be an offence to look at theses as well? In the case of this lady, as long as you did not touch the phone while driving by presetting the destination on Google maps, then this should not be an offence. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by kbams241: 8:20am On Dec 04, 2019 |
pocohantas:Finally, someone with sense... Everyone just criticizing FRSC anyhow |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by IDFWU(m): 8:21am On Dec 04, 2019 |
ashanax:Bro I’ve got no issues with you oo. Can’t you read the real message in between them lines. See i wanna bet you that If FRSC can get you arrested for using a phone’s google map, mind you google map is also a type of gps, they will also get you arrested for using car gps. Their problem is the drivers getting distracted by looking at the screen of these devices? Ain’t you getting this? This is a means to frustrate and make money out of citizens. Most of them occupying these top managerial office are not capable educationally, that’s why mundane laws like this are being pushed out. I guess you never had a one on one encounter with them FRSC. Last month I was traveling and got stopped by a unit, after checking and found all my documents were intact, he then turned to the temporary driver’s license document that was given to me at their office, which was stamped and signed on to show that I have paid for the renewal of my driver’s license but on their fault, wasn’t ready. The officer said a driver’s license is plastic card not a paper document, seriously acting like he doesn’t know that people get to be issued that first when they pay for renewal, I didn’t know if I’m to laugh, cry or go haywire that day. It was a whole lot of annoying experience that you don’t wanna know. Bro those guys are something else, believe me. 2 Likes |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by UCyril: 8:27am On Dec 04, 2019 |
joyandfaith:she was 100% guilty, they released her because she gave them her driving license, and she will collect the driving license back after payment. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by firfinch(m): 8:31am On Dec 04, 2019 |
pocohantas:Is it rather not better to use few seconds to set the map than to waste fuel and time on the road? The map has voice and notifies the driver ahead of time, in fact it tells you which lane to keep before you take a turn or whatever direction you are going. How's Google map a distraction when you have car phone gadgets? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by innogbes: 8:32am On Dec 04, 2019 |
They are confused |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by ChristineC: 8:33am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Get out of the shithole |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by pocohantas(f): 8:34am On Dec 04, 2019 |
kbams241: A good number of Nigerians HATE men in uniform- NPF, Nigerian Army, FRSC...anything. Small thing they will say "in saner climes". That is why they are quoting me upandan, asking me stupid questions that are covered right there in my post. All because they think I am for FRSC 1 Like |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by OChimex: 8:34am On Dec 04, 2019 |
izzou: This is no joke because God knows my generation will never be Nigerians. Someone gets out there and tells you "there is something good about this animal hole", "Nigeria will be great", "we dont have another home let us build Nigeria". bla bla bla. Bullshits. The country in its entirety thinks every citizen is mad and needs mental evaluation. In fact they want you go crazy and are hellbent on driving their citizens crazy. They are ready to feed on the flesh of her citizens. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by blowjohn(m): 8:35am On Dec 04, 2019 |
davodyguy: How about using a phone holder in ur car? The issue here is the distraction it can cause when u use ur 'hand. ' they are right on this. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by Jamorezzi: 8:36am On Dec 04, 2019 |
9ja still dey back yard |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by Scamperlee(m): 8:41am On Dec 04, 2019 |
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Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by ajl: 8:42am On Dec 04, 2019 |
This is what I suspect. You were using Google map on your phone without a mobile phone holder (like in image). I was in Lagos recently, almost all the 30plus Taxify/Uber drivers I rode with did not have a phone holder. If that's what you did, the FRSC guys did the right thing.
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Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by greatbuc(m): 8:42am On Dec 04, 2019 |
lonelydora:that's just one side of the story. 2 Likes |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by Cherez: 8:50am On Dec 04, 2019 |
pocohantas:Google map has audio guide that talks, one doesnt have to look. Once the map is on and you shut your screen, you'll hear the leads |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by mrfm1: 8:50am On Dec 04, 2019 |
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Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by Tonnyray: 8:53am On Dec 04, 2019 |
I don't get moved by weak attempts at whipping up sentiments. FRSC was right in this case. I live in Abuja and I use Google map all the time, but I've never once been arrested cos I simply listen to the voice prompt. That sh!t is so detailed and with the high velocity roads here, a half second distraction can easily kill or maim someone. Madam says "in 2 km take a right turn into Olusegun Obasanjo way". "in 800m keep right" why do I still have to take my hands of the steering wheel and my eyes off the road? We are simply a naturally lawless people and nothing the authorities do can possibly satisfy us. The only time I ever got arrested by FRSC was when I carried 2 people in the front seat of my car. These were cleaners and junior workers in my office (about 6 of them) I saw on my way and offered a ride to the office. The rule never even crossed my mind until I was flagged down. Even though they all showed their ID's to register that we all belonged to the same company, the officials didn't budge and I prevailed on these junior workers (when they wanted to start insulting the FRSC officers) to desist from it. Rules are rules and they were only doing their job. I paid the dues and learnt my lesson. All the people cussing out FRSC now will sing a different tune if a driver overran their 6year old daughter because she was busy checking out Google map for directions. Suddenly the same people will start canvassing for an outright ban and blaming the same agency for not living up to their constitutional responsibilities. 8 Likes |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by pocohantas(f): 8:53am On Dec 04, 2019 |
shadeyinka: I do hope we are clear here. Have a nice day |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by shadeyinka(m): 8:54am On Dec 04, 2019 |
pocohantas:? |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by JastSiryin(m): 8:55am On Dec 04, 2019 |
We're the ones that caused this madness that's being meted to us. I don't support this "traveling to a saner clime" mentality we have. Call it whatever you want, but it could also be a disguised way of running away from your problems. Not everyone has the means, and many have even ended up being worse off over there. Let's unite and fight for a better government. It's in our hands. Every developed country thst you see now went through this phase. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by HowDareU: 8:56am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Where in her write up did she mentioned she was holding ther phone while driving, ehn? This is a forum where somebody will type rubbish from her mobile and she gets a hundred likes. It still baffles me I swear!. No sympathy at all; wicked selfish and sentimental soul . . . |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by ashanax: 8:57am On Dec 04, 2019 |
IDFWU:I understand u now... but what I'm telling you is the law. Law says dont use phone while driving. They have never stopped anyone using a dedicated GPS device. They won't stop u while using a GPS device installed in your car. They are only against phones. If u travel on our highways very well you will understand that dis FRSC pple are the best Uniform men we have in this country. They have saved a lot of lives and they wont giv u any of their cheap tickets unlawfully Too bad Uniform men are jst enemies all around d world |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by faithscharms(f): 9:00am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Kayharry: My brother this people called FRSC are MAD idiots that's why I don't pity them when anything bad happens to them.. They did same to me just cos at a traffic light that kept us waiting I used a rag to clean the screen of my phone oh that's how they attacked me o and same thing Psyc evaluation at the end of the day my car spent almost 1week with them and I spent almost 40k for everything..very wicked people,this nation is a failed one |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by HowDareU: 9:03am On Dec 04, 2019 |
Where in her writeup did she mentioned she was holding her mobile phone while driving, ehn? A forum where one idiot will type rubbish from her phone and whole and behold, a hundred likes. I am baffled. Very wicked, sentimental soul in this forum I swear! Nonsense will never make sense. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by shadeyinka(m): 9:07am On Dec 04, 2019 |
pocohantas:You seem very angry this morning! Your opening sentence goes like "....at the risk of being misunderstood" In other words, you were threading on flash points which could lead to a misunderstanding. My last two posts but one showed that we are saying the same thing BUT...... It's easier to make enemies than friends. Let sleeping dog lie! Shalom |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by pocohantas(f): 9:13am On Dec 04, 2019 |
shadeyinka: Then ask questions, don't assume and conclude. It is easier to make none. Stay on your lane and everyone would be fine. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by obailala(m): 9:21am On Dec 04, 2019 |
What kind of madness is this? In the UK for instance, driving with Google maps has even been incorporated into the learning process; you will be taught and even examined on the use of Google maps for navigation before you can get a license. Just look at my country?! Modified: Just found out the actual rule from FRSC is that drivers should not touch their phones while driving (even if it's for google maps navigation). This is standard practice and law all over the developed world. If you must use GPS navigation on your phone, have the destination set and hang the phone before you set off; manipulating your phone while driving is an offence anywhere. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by Bluffly: 9:23am On Dec 04, 2019 |
I set my coordinates or destination and place on my dash behind my steering before moving. |
Re: FRSC Arrests Mary Ikoku For Using Google Maps In Abuja by SenecaTheYonger: 9:31am On Dec 04, 2019 |
pocohantas: True. It's almost like making call while driving. Even Google warns against it.
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