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By, Moses Akaigwe
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has sanitised and successfully restored free flow of traffic along Emmanuel Street, Maryland, Lagos, following an enforcement on indiscriminate parking in the area.
General manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, while making this disclosure, said that the indiscriminate parking was due to an event that attracted a large number of attendees at the Leola Hotel, Emmanuel Street.
She noted that the high turnout resulted in significant parking overflow, with several vehicles double-parked along Emmanuel Street and at the adjoining junction, causing severe vehicular congestion and disrupting the free flow of traffic.
Mrs. Adelabu, further noted that, LASPA’s enforcement team swiftly intervened to restore order and sanity by enforcing compliance with the Lagos State parking regulations.
According to her, a total of14 vehicles found in violation of parking regulations were clamped, adding that the exercise significantly eased traffic congestion along Emmanuel Street and its adjoining junction.
She informed that LASPA officers apart from carrying out enforcement on indiscriminate parking also used the opportunity to enlighten the hotel staff, motorists and the event attendees on responsible parking practices as well as the importance of complying with the State’s parking regulations.
Management of Leola Hotel was penalized for the indiscriminate parking by the State Parking Authority, after which all clamped vehicles were released in accordance with established rules.
She therefore, urged operators of event centres and hospitality business owners to ensure they make adequate parking arrangement for all their events and and comply with all parking regulations to avoid traffic disruptions and enforcement actions
