The Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has warned motorists against speeding.
DRTS Director, Abdulateef Bello, gave the warning in an interview on Wednesday in Abuja.
He spoke against the backdrop of ongoing road construction projects in the territory.
According to the DRTS boss, road accidents associated with speeding, drunkenness and other vices are common during the Yuletide.
He noted that the Christmas and New Year holidays had often led to an influx of visitors from other States.
Bello warned that it was important for such persons to drive with extreme caution as they might not be familiar with the FCT.
“There are no excuses for driving with expired drivers licence or none at all, overloading and use of rickety vehicles that could be harmful to passengers,” he said.
Bello added that operatives of the directorate had commenced road surveillance within the territory to ensure safety compliance by motorists.