The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has rolled out a traffic control strategy, including the deployment of drones and other technology-driven devices, to ensure seamless vehicular movement across the state during the annual Detty December festivities.
The agency said the initiative was put in place in anticipation of the surge in socio-economic activities usually associated with the yuletide season.
In a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Taofiq Adebayo, the agency said it had activated a comprehensive, intelligence-driven traffic management mechanism aimed at guaranteeing free flow of traffic and public safety across Lagos.
According to the authority, highly trained traffic personnel have been strategically deployed, while surveillance and round-the-clock monitoring have been intensified at critical traffic corridors.
“In strategic anticipation of the heightened socio-economic activities synonymous with the annual Detty December festivities, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has activated a comprehensive, intelligence-driven traffic management and control mechanism designed to guarantee seamless vehicular movement and public safety across the length and breadth of Lagos State.
“The Authority notes that the yuletide season traditionally witnesses a significant escalation in vehicular density arising from concerts, carnivals, end-of-year celebrations, religious gatherings, and other recreational engagements.
“In response, LASTMA has intensified operational readiness through the strategic deployment of highly trained traffic personnel, reinforced surveillance, and round-the-clock monitoring of critical traffic corridors, event hotspots, commercial districts, and major arterial routes across the metropolis,” the statement partly read.
On the deployment of drones, the agency disclosed that they would be used not only to monitor traffic situations in real-time but also to detect security challenges in any part of the state.
“Once any security concern is detected through our drone surveillance, such information is immediately relayed to the relevant security agencies for prompt response,” the statement added.
LASTMA added that traffic management solution devices had also been deployed to capture traffic offenders in real time.
According to the agency, the move was aimed at reducing physical altercations between traffic officers and motorists during enforcement.
The speed limit devices installed by the government are also to check excessive speed by motorists.” It added.
LASTMA also warned operators of event centres, clubs, lounges and entertainment facilities to ensure adequate parking and internal traffic management arrangements capable of accommodating fun seekers within their premises.
It cautioned that any spillover of vehicles onto public roads, resulting in obstruction or gridlock, would attract decisive enforcement actions.
“Market leaders, traders’ associations, and commercial stakeholders are enjoined to call their members to order by refraining from the unlawful display of wares on roadways, walkways, and pedestrian paths.
“The encroachment on these public spaces compels pedestrians to dangerously contend for right of way with moving vehicles, thereby escalating the risk of avoidable accidents and traffic congestion,” the agency further warned.
It also advised motorists to ensure their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on journeys during the festive period, while warning against drunk driving, speeding and other forms of reckless driving.
The agency assured residents that enforcement teams would remain vigilant throughout the Detty December period, clamping down on illegal parking, road obstruction, speeding and impaired driving.
“LASTMA appeals to all road users to cooperate fully with traffic officers, obey traffic regulations, and exhibit patience and civic responsibility, as collective compliance remains the cornerstone of achieving a smooth, safe, and enjoyable festive season for residents and visitors alike.
“Upon any traffic-related issues, members of the public could reach out to LASTMA via our toll-free hotline 080000527862. We have also strategically positioned our high/medium- and low-capacity tow trucks across the state, particularly the Lekki-Ajah corridor, in case of any eventuality.
“LASTMA now uses drones to effectively monitor traffic incidents, inculcating security checkups across the state,” the statement added.
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