The Lagos State government has reported the impoundment of over a hundred vehicles, encompassing both private and commercial buses, due to alleged illegal parking.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) commenced this impounding operation, which resulted in over 100 vehicles being seized in just 24 hours, according to a statement released by Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at LASTMA.
Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, led the enforcement operations. This operation was launched after the expiration of a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ issued on October 16, directing motorists and commercial bus drivers to vacate illegal parking spaces and garages on top bridges.
This action was taken to address traffic congestion issues caused by infractions on bridges across the state.
The commissioner noted that over 100 private and commercial vehicles were impounded at several locations, including Ejalonibu, Obalende, Apongbon Ebute-Ero, and Idumota (Carter) bridges on Lagos Island. He emphasized that the actions of these commercial bus drivers were in violation of the provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
The statement also indicated that all motorists whose vehicles were impounded, both private and commercial, would face immediate prosecution at the Lagos State Mobile Court. The enforcement operations are set to continue as part of the administration’s commitment to achieving zero tolerance for the illegal parking activities of commercial bus drivers.
