- LASTMA’s Warning: Drivers caught going against traffic will face severe penalties, including vehicle impoundment and prosecution.
- Recent Incident: A head-on collision involving three heavy-duty trucks at the Flour Mills corridor in Apapa, Lagos, prompted the warning. Preliminary investigations revealed that an empty flatbed truck driving one-way collided with two container-laden trucks.
- Penalties for Traffic Offenses:
- Driving against traffic: Forfeiture of the vehicle to the state, 1-3 years imprisonment, and capturing of data and biometrics for repeat offenders
- One-way driving: 3-year prison sentence
- Neglect of traffic directions: Forfeiture of the vehicle to the state, 6-month imprisonment, or 1-year community service
- Driving without a valid driver’s license: Vehicle impoundment
- Other offenses and penalties:
- Parking on yellow line: N20,000 – N30,000 fine, vehicle impoundment, and LASDRI training
- Disobeying traffic control personnel: N20,000 – N30,000 fine, vehicle impoundment, and LASDRI training
- Smoking/drinking while driving: N20,000 – N30,000 fine, 3-month imprisonment, or 6-month community service
LASTMA has warned that drivers caught going against traffic will face severe penalties, including vehicle impoundment and prosecution. This warning follows a recent head-on collision involving three heavy-duty trucks at the Flour Mills corridor in Apapa, Lagos. Preliminary investigations revealed that an empty flatbed truck driving one-way collided with two container-laden trucks, causing significant traffic disruption.
Penalties for Traffic Offenses in Lagos:
- Driving against one-way traffic: N200,000 fine
- Parking on the highway: N50,000 fine
- Obstruction of traffic: N50,000 fine
- Driving without a visible number plate: falls under vehicle identification regulations violation
LASTMA emphasizes the importance of adhering to traffic rules to prevent accidents and ensure road safety. Drivers found guilty will face the full weight of the law, including fines and possible court action .
