The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is cracking down on the alarming trend of content creation and live streaming behind the wheel. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, has issued a forceful warning that engaging in live video, recording, or any activity that draws a driver’s attention away from the road is a direct contravention of traffic laws and presents a grave threat to public safety.
This strong reaction follows a recent and highly publicized road crash involving popular TikTok streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller. The streamer was reportedly engaged in a live video session while driving, an act that is both unlawful and extremely hazardous, and which unfortunately ended in a crash.
Mohammed pointed out that the incident, which narrowly avoided fatalities, serves as a sobering reminder that celebrity status does not provide immunity from the law, nor does it excuse dangerous and irresponsible conduct on public roads.
In a statement released by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Marshal underscored that public roadways are designated for transportation, not for use as studios, stages, or streaming platforms. He lamented that such actions actively undermine the significant national efforts being made to reduce the alarming rates of road traffic crashes and fatalities across the country.
The Corps Marshal expressed deep disapproval of the growing practice among certain influencers, content creators, and celebrities who, in their quest for online attention and views, recklessly flout traffic regulations and endanger the lives of fellow road users.
To signal the seriousness of this issue, Mohammed has directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to immediately begin legal proceedings against the individual involved in the recent crash. The prosecution will proceed under extant laws for multiple offenses, including reckless driving, use of a phone while operating a vehicle, and distracted driving. Drivers are strongly advised to adhere strictly to safety rules to avoid prosecution.
