The Lagos State Government on Thursday directed that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) should adopt a system of booking traffic offenders, rather than apprehension and immediate arrest
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Oluseyi Whenu, gave the directive while briefing the management of LASTMA on government’s new policy thrust in the transportation sector.
According to him, the approach would ensure free flow of traffic.
''The new directive by the State Government" he said "is that LASTMA officials should consider alternative traffic management methods rather than physical apprehension and arrest.
''A more perfect traffic management and documentation procedure is being put in place where traffic offenders are booked and given a grace period for payment.
''Defaulters will be apprehended at home through the information on the motor vehicle database.
"Since LASTMA officials are a reflection of the state government, they should ensure that their activities add value to the government’s covenant with Lagos residents to make life easier for them, '' he said.
He urged LASTMA officials to work together with other security agencies to ensure enforcement of the Lagos Road Traffic Law 2012, while encouraging Lagos residents to obey traffic rules and regulations.
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