CITIZENS COMPASS – THE Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) says it has introduced  devices to capture erring motorists and detect violations of traffic rules in the state. 

According to LASTMA, this will expose some ills and bring sanity to  Lagos roads. 

LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofik disclosed this in a video posted online on Monday, July 10, 2023. 

He said the traffic Management Solution handheld devices had been rolled out to provide video and photograph evidence against traffic offenders in the state.

The TMS handheld camera,  introduced by the agency in July 2021, was aimed at ensuring that residents comply with state traffic laws.

A recent viral video, which was reportedly captured by a TMS camera, showed a car dropping off a passenger on the Third Mainland Bridge.

In a video on Monday, the spokesperson for LASTMA, Taofiq Adebayo, who stressed that the TMS handheld device would provide video and photograph evidence of traffic offenders, advised Lagosians to desist from breaking traffic laws.

“It is in view of this I want to advise every motoring public to avoid picking, dropping passengers, friends by roadsides or buying goods.

Do not park your vehicle on walkways, road setbacks or causing obstructions to other road users,” Adebayo said.

He warned motorists against plying Bus Rapid Transit corridors across the state.

He added, “Do not disobey traffic lights or traffic managers.

“Avoid driving against traffic one-way. Equally avoid illegal U-turn, and do not stay on the yellow lane.”

The LASTMA spokesman said the TMS handheld device would enhance safety and voluntary compliance to traffic laws in the state. 

“This TMS handheld camera is basically to enhance safety, voluntary compliance and bring orderliness on our roads across the state,” he said.