LASTMA seizes 19 vehicles for traffic contravention

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has seized 19 additional vehicles over indiscriminate illegal parking of vehicles around Apongbon inwards and outwards Lagos Island.

General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, said the ongoing clampdown exercise embarked upon by the Authority was to ease off traffic flow to motorists across the state.

Oreagba stated that study conducted revealed that perennial gridlock being experienced by motorists are caused by recalcitrant drivers who do not want to comply with the State Traffic Laws and Regulations.

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He said that the on-going total enforcement exercise which is expected to cover major identified spots is being coordinated by the Core Operations Commands (COC) from LASTMA Headquarters at Oshodi.

“I must implore law abiding citizens of Lagos State, especially motorists, to adhere strictly to the traffic law of the state in order not to run afoul of the law which has consequences.

“We must all have a positive attitude towards obeying the law of the state which was made to ensure orderliness and fast-paced socio-economic improvement of individuals, corporate entities and generality of the people,” he said.

While assuring members of the public of the Authority’s commitment in ensuring free flow of traffic on all our roads, Oreagba urged drivers and general road users to be compliant with traffic laws.

He, however, called on LASTMA officials to be more dedicated on effective traffic monitoring and management across the metropolis.

The Star