Lagos State government has warned motorists to desist from hindering traffic flow while trying to purchase fuel on the highways and inner roads in the metropolis.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola advised those queuing for fuel to ensure they do not disrupt the flow of traffic adding that there would be no excuses for traffic violation.
Engr. Abdulhafiz said the ministry has observed the indiscriminate parking of vehicles by the motorists at unauthorized places and would not tolerate it anymore.
According to the Permanent Secretary, no threat to the effort of the state government would be tolerated, as efficient traffic management has remained crucial in the attainment of seamless multi-modal transportation system of the state, which he said would be sustained.
He urged residents to be traffic law-abiding citizens by cooperating with the State Government in finding lasting solution to daily traffic congestions occasioned by these crop of traffic violators.
On his part, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), confirmed that the agency have been mandated to enforce the state traffic laws in light of any impediment on traffic flow and that they would not relent in fishing out defaulters.
