Criticaltemp:
God knows i dont even use that google map thing. If i no know road, i ask the person wey dey waka for leg pass

feelme3:
Set your location, set your destination, click go.
Click start to activate. And hang device on device holder in your car before engaging drive. Shikena.

That is the process for using GMaps safely.

See FRSC clarification on link below
https://frsc.gov.ng/use-of-phone-to-access-google-map-app-while-driving-frscs-true-position/

Lush100:
Dear folks, so far, I've read two conflicting information from two different FRSC spokesperson on Google map.
The spokesperson who spoke from Abuja says it's an offense while the spokesperson from Lagos says it's not an offense but it could lead to distractions and that users should set it in motion before setting out for destination,
Please which is it?
An offense or not.

EgunMogaji2:
It should be an offense.

Anytime you drive a motor vehicle and have a telephone device in your hand causes a distraction.

I followed some numpty oPay okada rider who was actively pressing his phone as he was riding.

naptu2:


It's simple

Lush100:


so if u want to turn the volume of ur car radio, or search for another FM station or adjust the AC on your car dashboard, we are going to use our hand or use bluetooth? anything on dash board..no hand again?

naptu2:


It's simple

slack:
so that split seconds you use to check dash board instrument, rear view mirror and side mirror will not cause accident abi. make una dey sincere sometimes na.

omakay:
Let this FRSC people tell us exactly what they want.

Normally, a smart phone with active gps map is supposed to be used with a phone holder ( we no need frsc to tell us that one).

You cannot be actively driving and be navigating your way with your phone in your hand. That is suicide and such a person should be hanged (That is Hate-Speech-Driving).

But if FRSC is cancelling smartphone gps maps altogether, thereby limiting us to gps map embedded in the dashboard system, they should clearly state that.

As for the person who was arrested by officials of FRSC for using gps maps while driving, she did not tell us if she was using it with a phone-holder or she held it in her hands.

tot:


Hanging a person is not something to joke about.

Stalwert:
Let's us learn to use of common sense, you cannot be handling a phone when driving, in Abuja you will be immediately sent for psychiatric hospital for evaluation. Hence you are supposed to have a phone holder in your car that is already programmed with where you are going.

omakay:


In public discussions, serious matters when discussed at times comes with a slice of light notes.

You should get used to it.

There is always a light side to most things.

Get used to that too.

Lush100:
This can be the issue.

2) It is also illegal for you to punch in directions into your phone, even if the phone is mounted on the dash board. Your hand will also be off the wheel and your eyes will be off the road.


so if u want to turn the volume of ur car radio, or search for another FM station or adjust the AC on your car dashboard, we are going to use our hand or use bluetooth? anything on dash board..no hand again?


@fairfora
@9icetoo
@EgunMogaji2
@bigtt76

9icetoo:

Punching in directions on your phone is like texting while driving or scrolling for a contact. Very dangerous. It takes your attention away from the road much longer than just turning on the AC or hitting the seek button for a radio station.

The Google maps should be set before the start of the journey.
A quick glance at the phone screen placed at eye level shouldn't distract a driver and as such isn't an offence.
Common sense of course comes into play when using amenities in a car. You don't start tuning for Wazobia FM when travelling at 100km/hr on a busy road.
That's a death wish.
Again, set your stuffs up before you commence your journey.
Any action that takes you longer than a second to complete while driving should hold on till you park your vehicle.

slack:
so that split seconds you use to check dash board instrument, rear view mirror and side mirror will not cause accident abi. make una dey sincere sometimes na.

9icetoo:

Punching in directions on your phone is like texting while driving or scrolling for a contact. Very dangerous. It takes your attention away from the road much longer than just turning on the AC or hitting the seek button for a radio station.

The Google maps should be set before the start of the journey.
A quick glance at the phone screen placed at eye level shouldn't distract a driver and as such isn't an offence.
Common sense of course comes into play when using amenities in a car. You don't start tuning for Wazobia FM when travelling at 100km/hr on a busy road.
That's a death wish.
Again, set your stuffs up before you commence your journey.
Any action that takes you longer than a second to complete while driving should hold on till you park your vehicle.

joshcaleb200:


The Corps Marshal vowed that his men would continue to arrest and sanction motorists using phones while driving.

He explained that drivers were free to use google map but said the phone should be placed on the dashboard with both hands on the steering wheel.

According to him, “You can’t hold the phone with one hand and drive with the other while using google map. That is distracted driving and the law is clear on that.


https://www.legit.ng/amp/1282305-frsc-traffic-light-violators-pay-n50-000-fine-2020.html

adanny01:
Personally am surprised at FRSC.

Banning the use of GPS is unlawful but the ban on using a mobile phone while driving is lawful.

My pain is that the Marshalls will use the lawful one to exploit motorist.

From the breaking story, the woman said the Marshall requested her to unlock her phone. This action of the Marshall was illegal. Her fine stood only because after unlocking her phone, the google app was active. That meant her offense was using Google maps which cannot be an offence.

I have used and still use Google maps without a phone holder. What i do is, I park or before my trip, I find my destination, press start then keep ny phone where I can glance at it to confirm my turns. Beside that, I get voice prompt response from the app which helps even if am not looking at the phone.

The issue is, if a marshall sees me, I don't have a phone on my hand. Is it an infringement?

Just like the Marshalls fine motorist for expired tire when the real offence should have been wornout tire. Or fining for shattered windscreen when the motorist has a hairline crack. This law will cause serious exploitation by Marshalls.