40 motorists to forfeit vehicles to Lagos over traffic violation

At least 40 motorists will have to forfeit their vehicles to the Lagos State Government over traffic violations including driving against traffic.

General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Wale Musa made this known following a ruling by a Magistrate Lateef Owolesi three people, Thomas Onnoghen, Yusuf Ajibade, and Sodiq Hassan, would forfeit their vehicles to the state government.

While speaking to newsmen at the LASTMA Headquarters, Oshodi, Musa disclosed: “In the last few weeks, 40 vehicles have been impounded while driving against traffic. They have all been forfeited to Lagos State government.”

He added: “Once your vehicle is impounded for driving against traffic, the person will forfeit the vehicle to the state government. After that, the government decides what to do with the vehicles. It becomes the government property” while noting that such a measure was to serve as a deterrent to other drivers still aiming to drive against traffic in Lagos.

“By the time we start plying one way we compound the problem of the traffic, it becomes very difficult for the officers to handle, and it is also very dangerous for passers-by.

“We really need to tame this tide and that is why we are telling members of the public to stop plying one-way. There are vital things we must learn before you drive on the road. It is not when you get to the road that we begin to teach you the road signs. If you do not know the rules please do not play the game,” he submitted.