The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority impounded a total of 17,169 vehicles for various traffic violations throughout 2025.

During the same period, the agency successfully rescued 1,075 accident victims through its coordinated emergency interventions.

These enforcement and rescue operations took place across major traffic corridors in Lagos State. LASTMA utilised rapid incident response frameworks, inter-agency coordination, and strategic deployment of personnel to high-risk areas to ensure prompt assistance for crash victims.

The breakdown of impounded vehicles showed that 5,581 were private vehicles while 10,825 were commercial vehicles. The infractions leading to impoundment included reckless driving, overloading, mechanical deficiencies, and other violations of traffic regulations.

Additionally, 760 vehicles were cited specifically for one-way violations. The agency identified driving against traffic as one of the leading causes of road collisions in the state.

“These figures reflect a deliberate transition toward proactive traffic governance anchored on modern technology, intelligence-driven enforcement, and sustained public enlightenment,” said General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki.

Bakare-Oki explained that many road crashes in Lagos resulted from excessive speed, mechanical failures, driver fatigue, impaired driving, and hazardous manoeuvres such as driving against traffic. He stated that impounding vehicles compels compliance, removes unsafe vehicles from circulation, and reinforces adherence to traffic laws.

LASTMA also reported the arrest of 860 traffic offenders during the year. The agency maintained a strict position against any violations that endanger other road users.

The authority emphasised that enforcement measures alone cannot achieve lasting results without active cooperation. It called on motorists, transport unions, and fleet operators to support intensified advocacy and sensitisation campaigns aimed at promoting voluntary compliance.

LASTMA reaffirmed its commitment to improving road safety through the integration of technology-driven monitoring, intelligence-led deployment, continuous training of officers, and stronger collaboration with emergency responders.

“Road safety is a collective responsibility. Motorists must adhere to speed limits, maintain vehicle roadworthiness, and respect traffic officers’ directives,” Bakare-Oki added.

The agency assured Lagos residents that its ongoing enforcement activities and emergency response efforts would continue unabated. These measures are designed to further reduce traffic crashes and enhance overall safety across the state.