Lagos agency apprehends 22 vehicles for various traffic offences

In a broader initiative to ensure compliance with traffic rules and regulations, the Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit (TMI) of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has embarked on an enforcement drive, leading to the apprehension of 22 vehicles for various traffic offences.

According to the statement, the offences committed include; illegal conversion of lay-bys and walkways into motor parks, unauthorized stopping on highways, indiscriminate parking, and the use of lay-bys, and walkways as showrooms by car dealers, among other violations.

The enforcement drive, which took place in the Ikeja, Ogba, Billings Way, and Berger areas of the state is targeted towards improved traffic management and road safety.

In reaction to the development, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi explained that the Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit (TMI) of the Ministry will continue to monitor and apprehend violators daily to maintain the free flow of traffic and safeguard motorists.

He reiterated that the enforcement operations will target both commercial and private vehicles that violate Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.

The Transportation Commissioner further commended the State TASKFORCE for the feat recorded in the enforcement of illegal activities of Transport Operators.

He encouraged compliance by residents to avoid penalties while urging them to also contribute to a safer, more orderly traffic system.

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