The Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit (TMI) of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has apprehended 22 vehicles in fresh onslaught over various traffic offences.
The offences committed include; illegal conversion of laybys and walkways into motor parks, unauthorized stopping on highways, indiscriminate parking, and the use of lay-bys, 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 at improved traffic management and road safety.
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the TMI will continue to monitor and apprehend traffic violators daily to maintain free flow of traffic and safeguard motorists.
According to him, the enforcement 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 encourages compliance by residents to avoid penalties while urging them to also contribute to a safer, more orderly traffic system.