Photo : FRSC Highlights The Dangers Of Overloading A Vehicle

Photo : Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) highlights the dangers of overloading a vehicle.

When flagged down, overloading attracts a fine of Ten Thousand Naira only (₦10,000.00).

An overloaded vehicle flagged down by FRSC official

Exceeding a vehicle’s payload capacity through overloading will not only damage the suspension but also makes the vehicle less stable and more difficult to steer.

While sharing a picture of a flagged down overloaded vehicle on its official Facebook, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) highlighted some of the dangers of overloading the vehicles to include :

• Road Surface Damage

• Vehicle Stability

• Effect on Tyres

• Increased Braking Distance

• Damage of Suspension

• Loss of Acceleration

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is a government agency founded in 1988. Its statutory functions includes making the highways safe for motorists and other road users. Overloading attracts a fine of Ten Thousand Naira only (₦10,000.00).

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