Kano Road Traffic Agency Explained
Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) is a government agency responsible for traffic management and control, road safety, and other related matters within Kano State. The agency was established in 2012 with the mandate of ensuring safety on the roads, reducing accidents, and ensuring the free flow of traffic. KAROTA operates in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to maintain law and order on the roads.[1] [2] [3] [4]
History
The Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA)or (AR5) is a traffic management agency which was established by former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso in 2012 in order to sanitize the roads by ensuring road users in Kano state upheld the law.[5] [6] [7] [8]
Responsibilities
Some of the specific responsibilities of KAROTA include:
- Ensuring compliance with traffic rules and regulations
- Issuing and renewing driver's licenses and vehicle registration
- Conducting road safety campaigns and awareness programs
- Managing traffic flow and congestion on the roads
- Providing towing services for broken-down or abandoned vehicles
- Enforcing traffic rules and regulations through the use of mobile courts.
Notes and References
- Web site: Ministries Agencies and Parastatals In Kano State:: Nigeria Information & Guide. 2021-05-04. www.nigeriagalleria.com.
- Web site: 2019-09-27. Kano: Return of KAROTA. 2021-05-04. The Sun Nigeria. en-US.
- https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/01/drugs-worth-n30m-confiscated-by-karota-in-kano/ Drugs worth N30m confiscated by KAROTA in Kano – Vanguard News
- https://dailytrust.com/karota-and-the-question-of-excesses KAROTA and the question of excesses | Dailytrust
- Web site: KAROTA and the people of Kano. 18 January 2020.
- https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/360215-kano-traffic-official-killed-while-removing-vehicles-number-plate.html Kano traffic official killed while removing vehicle's number plate
- https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/351200-traffic-official-drags-steering-with-driver-causing-fatal-accident.html Traffic official drags steering with driver, causing fatal accident
- https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/189648-scandal-rocks-kano-sharia-court-traffic-agency.html Scandal rocks Kano Sharia court, traffic agency | Premium Times Nigeria
