Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority
The Rivers State Road Traffic Management Authority (abbreviated TIMA-RIV) is a government corporation that handles matters relating to road safety, traffic management and transportation in Rivers State. It was set up under the Road Traffic Law No.6 of 2009.[1] Its headquarters are in Port Harcourt. The corporation has an affiliation with the State Ministry of Transport. The Comptroller General heading its operations is appointed by the Governor.[2]
| Type | Government agency |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Government of Rivers State |
| Headquarters | 4 Moscow Road, |
Area served | Rivers State, Nigeria |
Key people | Mr.Confidence Obinna Eke (Comptroller General),Formerly the Sector Head of Training, Rivers State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps. |
| Services | Road Safety, Traffic Regulation and Transport Policy |
| Parent | Ministry of Transport |
| Website | www |
Functions
The Road Traffic Law 2009 empowers the Corporation to carry out amongst other functions the duties to:[3]
- Control of traffic and enforce state laws relating to the safe use of vehicles on the road.
- Deter road users from the commission of road traffic offences and apprehend road traffic offenders.
- Conduct highly visible day and night traffic patrols to enforce traffic rules and regulations and clear highway of obstruction.
- Enforce the use of bus stops and bus terminals.
References
- Mitee, Leesi (2010). Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria: An Encyclopaedic Guide. Worldwide Business Resources. p. 213. ISBN 0-9561988-1-3. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- Osila, King (12 February 2014). "TIMARIV's Staff Call For DG's Sack". The Tide. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- Yafugborhi, Egufe (3 April 2013). "Rivers State Bans Keke-Napep in Port-Harcourt". AllAfrica. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
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