Recalcitrant motorists fond of violating the traffic law of Lagos State have been warned to desist or be ready to face the consequences of their actions under the Law.

The warning came from Lagos State Special Offences, Mobile, Court during a road show to create public awareness and sensitise residents on the importance of obeying the State traffic law.

Its Coordinator, Arinola Ogbara who gave the warning, noted that driving against traffic and plying designated, BRT, Corridors and obstruction of vehicular movement on the highway contravenes the traffic law.

According to her, all motorists, including private car owners, should henceforth desist from all forms of traffic obstructions, driving against traffic, one-way, and plying BRT corridors.

Ogbara said it is disheartening to observe that recalcitrant commercial bus drivers and private car owners are in the habit of disobeying all road signs and signals in contravention of the traffic law thereby causing an impediment to free vehicular traffic across the State.

While highlighting the role of ‘Transportation and Traffic Management’ in Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, Ogbara said Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court was created by the State Government to prosecute minor offences especially, those committed by traffic offenders.

She stated that “the Mobile Court has deemed it necessary to sensitise the public on the State’s Zero tolerance to violation of traffic laws.

The Coordinator, however, enjoined the public to partner with the Lagos State Government towards ensuring the free flow of traffic on Lagos roads and the protection of lives and properties.

This is contained in a statement by Director, Public Affairs Ministry of Justice, Kayode Oyekanmi
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