By Moses Akaigwe
The Lagos State Government has warned motorists in the state hindering traffic flow within the metropolis with their indiscriminate parking on the highways and inner roads in a bid to purchase fuel, to desist from the habit or face thefull weight of the law.
Issuing the warning, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, stated that the ministry has observed with dismay activities of motorists parking and queuing in unauthorised places thereby hindering free flow of traffic.
He further stressed that those found queuing for fuel should also ensure that the flow of traffic is not adversely affected, stating there are no excuses for traffic violation.
The Permanent Secretary reiterated that efficient traffic management has remained crucial in the attainment of seamless multi-modal transportation system of the state, hence, the need for strong collaboration of the motoring public to ensure the efforts of the government is not threatened by the surge of unlawful parking.
While confirming that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, hasbeen mandated to enforce the state traffic laws in light of any impediment on traffic flow, Toriola urged residents to join hands with the State Government in finding lasting solution to daily traffic congestions occasioned by these crop of traffic violators, by being traffic law abiding citizens.