The Lagos State Government has announced the use of a smart hand-held device to reduce human
interface in the management of traffic and violation of traffic laws.
Addressing a news briefing in Alausa Ikeja, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde said the hand held devices are linked to the control room and would be used to capture real-time picture and video evidence of road traffic and vehicle compliance violations.
According to Oladeinde, the use of the device by both the Lagos traffic Management Authority, LASTMA and Vehicle Inspection Service is part of the the State’s Traffic Management Solution, TMS, aimed at resolving the perennial traffic gridlock issues caused by traffic violations as well as the eradication of controversies associated with payment of fines, sharp practices and physical abuse of traffic law enforcement officers and violators.
“With the use of this TMS device the need for traffic law enforcement Officials to have any contact whatsoever with vehicular offenders on the road will be reduced significantly as they will only face the duty of capturing violations which will enable efficient and effective traffic management as their primary duty. Our goal is to modernize operations and simplify enforcement by eliminating situations that facilitate impediments and cause counterproductive results on our roads, Lagosians will experience transparency at its peak with the use of the TMS as it will expose in details violations with the provision of video and picture evidence to aid the resolution process and give specific financially penalties within the ambit of the Law" he said
The Commissioner who called for patience and good driving culture and change of attitude among motorists, urged all residents to cooperate with Traffic Officials while commuting
The Director, Vehicle Inspection Service, Akin George-Fashola appealed to Motorists to ensure voluntary compliance with all traffic rules and regulations while the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye pointed out that the use of the TMS would be beneficial to both motorists and traffic Officers.
