LASTMA Enhances Operations with Technology Solution 

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched, ‘Ticket Alert’, a modern technology method of notifying motorists of outstanding fines accrued through traffic offences. 

Making an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), recently, the agency noted that the new digital platform would make it impossible for defaulters to escape from clearing unsettled fines which must be paid within 30 days. 

The statement read: “LASTMA is now equipped with modern technology to assist in identifying traffic violators, making it practically impossible to escape when they have pending fines on traffic offenses. 

“Such traffic offenses as driving with expired vehicle license, roadworthiness or insurance, among others.   “Once your vehicle is captured by the app and registers you as an offender with unsettled fines as a result of a traffic violation, you simply get a yellow sticker on your vehicle as a reminder to settle any outstanding fines within a 30-day end period. 

“Note that failure to do so after the expiration of the 30-day ultimatum will result in your vehicle being impounded. 

“LASTMA’s Ticket Alert is your friendly signal to settle up and enjoy a stress-free ride. Join us in this road safety revolution! Together, let’s drive responsibly.” 

Meanwhile, the agency has also concluded all arrangements to prosecute any skits or filmmakers caught using its uniform or its affiliated colour, kits and accouterments without any authorisation from the government. 

It frowned at the demeaning manner in which movie and skit makers portray the agency in their movies and skits, using LASTMA uniform without recourse to Section 79 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 which criminalizes such unauthorised use.