Residents of Port Harcourt have voiced concerns after a video emerged showing trailers driving on a road median in an apparent attempt to bypass traffic congestion.
The footage, which surfaced on social media platform X on Saturday, captured two heavy-duty trucks moving along the median while a bystander expressed disbelief at the drivers’ actions.
In the video, the eyewitness described the incident as “madness,” questioning why the trailer operators chose to navigate through an area not designated for vehicular movement.
The development has since triggered widespread reactions online, with many users condemning the act and calling for stronger enforcement of traffic regulations.
One X user, identified as JennyEnya, criticized the incident, stating that such behavior reflected a disregard for the law and suggesting it was not the first time such an occurrence had been witnessed.
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Another user, RadicalDuke, urged authorities to intervene promptly, warning that the actions of the trailer drivers posed a serious risk to other road users.
Similarly, callmeuchman lamented what he described as a culture of non-compliance with traffic regulations, expressing concern over the willingness of some motorists to flout established road rules.
Others directed criticism at enforcement agencies. An X user, AO_Valentine, questioned the absence of road safety officials, alleging that authorities were often more focused on roadblocks than monitoring dangerous traffic violations.
The video has reignited discussions about road safety, traffic management and enforcement in Rivers State, with residents urging relevant agencies to investigate the incident and take appropriate action against those responsible.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued by traffic management or road safety authorities regarding the incident