FRSC IDENTIFIES PERSISTENT SAFETY VIOLATIONS AMONG TANKER DRIVERS

The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned that speeding, fatigue, overloading and driving against traffic remain persistent problems among petroleum tanker drivers.

FRSC spokesperson Osondu Ohaeri raised the concerns on Sunday in Abuja, saying the violations continued despite enforcement and public education efforts.

He explained that some drivers exceeded speed limits to meet delivery deadlines, overlooking the difficulty of safely stopping a heavily loaded tanker.

According to Ohaeri, the size and weight of these vehicles demand extra caution around bends, bridges and congested roads.

He also criticised long journeys without adequate rest, citing attempts by some drivers to travel overnight between Kano and Lagos.

Fatigue, he said, could reduce concentration and slow reactions, increasing the risk of losing control.

The FRSC spokesperson further warned against overloading tankers or carrying additional goods alongside petroleum products, saying such practices could affect vehicle stability and endanger other road users.

Ohaeri attributed the continuing violations partly to driver behaviour and delivery pressure. He stressed that operational demands did not remove the responsibility to obey traffic regulations.

He said the corps would continue working with transport operators and other stakeholders to strengthen safety education, enforcement and compliance.