The Ogun government says it will begin the enforcement of the ban on indiscriminate parking of vehicles along the Sagamu interchange-Abeokuta expressway.

This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Wednesday by Kunle Somorin, chief press secretary Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The statement said the renewed enforcement of the ban would take effect immediately.

“This is not a new law, but full enforcement of the existing road traffic laws. Henceforth, no vehicle will be allowed to park on the shoulder or lay-by on that express road,” the Ogun government warned.

The statement explained that the action became necessary to reduce incessant cases of avoidable accidents and provide a safe ambience for the state along the axis.

It added that relevant agencies had been empowered to ensure enforcement with the notice taking effect immediately.

“Consequently, the relevant agencies have been empowered to impound all affected vehicles parked by the shoulders of the expressway and arrest defaulters,” the government’s statement added.

“With the directive, owners of articulated vehicles on both sides of the road are advised to remove them immediately to avoid impoundment and payment of fines.” 

(NAN)