The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned motorists particularly commercial bus drivers against driving vehicles with loaded containers filled with petroleum products to guide against fire outbreak.

Its General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba gave this warning over the weekend in his office at Lastma Headquarters, Oshodi, Lagos

According to him, “We are all aware of queues at different filling stations right now but, it is a great risk and very dangerous for motorists particularly commercial bus drivers to be moving around with petroleum products in jerry cans inside booths of their vehicles”

In his words, it is equally expedient to remind motorists that as we are approaching the last month (December) of the year, the dry season is already here with us which makes it very dangerous for motorists to be carrying fuel in jerry cans while on transit as this may speed up havocs which are not prepared for”

In order to avoid causing any undue obstructions to other road users, motorists must ensure they have C-cautions, wheel spanners, jack and spare tyres, visible headlamps in case of any unexpected emergency.

He advised motorists (private/commercial) to also shun reckless driving, over-speeding, dangerous over-taking, overloading, One-way, wily-full obstructions, disobeying traffic lights etc as no recalcitrant drivers would be spared for any road’s lawlessness.

Oreagba maintained that adhering to traffic rules and regulations as contained inside the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018 would ensure safety of lives of owners, drivers and their passengers being expected by their individual families.

His statement is made available through LASTMA Director Public Affairs, Adebayo Taofiq.