LASTMA urges Lagos motorists to obey traffic rules on remembrance of road crash victims
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has urged motorists to obey traffic regulations and avoid reckless driving as the world commemorates the 2026 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The authority disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, marking the annual event which honours people who have lost their lives in road crashes and recognises the struggles of survivors and affected families.
The agency urged drivers to reduce speed, stay alert, avoid distractions, and obey traffic rules to prevent avoidable accidents.
It noted that a moment of carelessness on the road could change a lifetime, stressing that every road crash affects not only the victims but also their families, dreams and communities.
LASTMA called on all road users to take responsibility for their safety and that of others, urging motorists to ensure every journey ends with a safe return home.
The authority also encouraged residents to report traffic-related emergencies and seek assistance through its toll-free hotline, 3367.
Its general manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, renewed the agency’s commitment to improving road safety across Lagos State.
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