‎LASTMA Moves Against Overloading, Impounds 27 Vehicles

‎LASTMA Moves Against Overloading, Impounds 27 Vehicles

‎Bakare-Oki said inspections by LASTMA officers revealed that many motorists especially commercial drivers routinely overload their vehicles with goods
‎Bakare-Oki assured that enforcement operations and spot checks would continue across Lagos

‎The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 27 commercial and private vehicles for overloading as part of renewed efforts to curb dangerous driving and improve road safety across the state.

‎Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, explaining that the enforcement followed a statewide campaign warning motorists against unsafe loading practices.

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‎According to him, the vehicles were seized during an early-morning operation, despite repeated public announcements advising drivers to comply with traffic regulations. The exercise was prompted by growing concerns over the dangers posed by overloaded vehicles on major highways and busy inner-city roads.

‎Bakare-Oki said inspections by LASTMA officers revealed that many motorists especially commercial drivers routinely overload their vehicles with goods crammed into boot spaces and stacked dangerously on rooftops.

‎LASTMA Moves Against Overloading, Impounds 27 Vehicles — LASTMA

‎He warned that such practices obstruct rear visibility, affect vehicle balance, and reduce drivers’ awareness of surrounding traffic, particularly during overtaking, significantly increasing the risk of avoidable road crashes.

‎Describing overloading as a serious violation of Lagos State traffic laws, the LASTMA boss stressed that it puts the lives of drivers, passengers, and other road users at risk. He added that the agency would not tolerate actions that endanger lives or property.

‎Bakare-Oki assured that enforcement operations and spot checks would continue across Lagos, urging motorists to observe approved loading limits, ensure clear visibility, and prioritise vehicle roadworthiness at all times.

‎He reaffirmed LASTMA’s commitment to enforcing traffic laws professionally and fairly, in line with the Lagos State Government’s goal of creating a safer, more orderly, and efficient transport system. The agency also encouraged residents to report overloaded vehicles via its toll-free hotline: 0800-005-27862.