Lagos, Nigeria —The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has declared a zero-tolerance policy against motorists who eat, drink, or smoke while driving, warning that offenders could face prosecution and possible jail terms.
LASTMA disclosed this on its official X handle on Wednesday,
“Smoking, drinking, and eating while driving is an offence under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.”
Recently, LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents and the resulting avoidable loss of lives in the state.
Margret Oshinowo | April 9, 2025
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