The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it impounded 19 vehicles over indiscriminate and illegal parking on Lagos Island.

LASTMA general manager, Bolaji Oreagba, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Mr Oreagba said the agency apprehended the vehicle due to the continuous perennial traffic gridlock being experienced around Apongbon inwards and outwards Lagos Island, caused by indiscriminate illegal parking of vehicles.

LASTMA impounded 20 vehicles on Wednesday, along Apogbon and Ikorodu roundabout, due to indiscriminate packing.

He disclosed that the ongoing clampdown exercise embarked upon by the authority on Wednesday was to ease off traffic flow to motorists while approaching ‘Ember Months’ across Lagos.

Mr Oreagba disclosed that a study conducted revealed that gridlock was caused by recalcitrant drivers who refused to comply with Lagos traffic laws and regulations.

He said the enforcement exercise would cover major spots.

“I must implore law-abiding citizens of Lagos state, especially motorists, to adhere strictly to the traffic law of the State in order not to run afoul of the law, which has consequences. We must all have a positive attitude towards obeying the law of the State, which is made to ensure orderliness and fast-paced socio-economic improvement of individuals, corporate entities and generality of the people,” Mr Oreagba said.

He assured the public of LASTMA’s commitment to ensuring the free traffic flow on all our roads and urged road users to comply with traffic laws.

(NAN)