Lagos Govt impounds over 10 vehicles above 9 tonnes for violating Third Mainland Bridge ban
The Lagos State Authorities has impounded greater than 10 articulated vehicles weighing over 9 tonnes for violating the restriction on heavy-duty automobile entry to the Third Mainland Bridge.
The operation, which started over the weekend, is a part of an ongoing crackdown to safeguard public infrastructure and guarantee visitors security.
The announcement was made by the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, as contained in a press release posted on Sunday through the official X (previously Twitter) account of the Lagos State Visitors Administration Authority (LASTMA).
Based on the assertion, the enforcement drive was launched following a collection of stakeholder engagements, public consciousness campaigns, and official advisories warning in opposition to using the bridge by vehicles exceeding the 9-tonne restrict.
“In a resolute and uncompromising pursuit of public security, infrastructural preservation, and adherence to extant visitors ordinances, the Lagos State Authorities has inaugurated a rigorous enforcement marketing campaign concentrating on articulated automobiles and heavy-duty vehicles openly violating statutory entry restrictions on the Third Mainland Bridge.
“The enforcement operation, which commenced in earnest over the weekend with impoundment of over 10 vehicles, was formally introduced by the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, who underscored the administration’s unwavering dedication to uphold regulatory sanctity, safeguard vital infrastructure, and shield the motoring public from avoidable hazards,” the assertion learn partially.
Giwa emphasised that the restriction is aimed toward stopping avoidable accidents, defending the structural integrity of the not too long ago rehabilitated bridge, and making certain safer street utilization for all motorists.
“The Third Mainland Bridge is just not permitted for articulated automobiles above 9 tonnes, and any violations will entice sanctions,” he said.
He added that LASTMA officers had commenced full-scale enforcement, together with automobile impoundment and authorized penalties for defaulters.
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To help the operation, the bridge has been fitted with superior surveillance infrastructure, together with high-definition velocity and visitors cameras designed to detect violations in actual time.
The state authorities stated these applied sciences are a part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda, aimed toward enhancing visitors administration and defending vital infrastructure.
- According to present visitors rules issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, articulated automobiles are prohibited from utilizing choose bridges, significantly throughout peak durations.
- The assertion famous that this coverage seeks to cut back structural put on, decrease accident dangers, and ease visitors congestion.
Giwa clarified that the enforcement is just not punitive however a mandatory step to advertise security and lengthen the lifespan of key infrastructure.
He urged logistics corporations, truck operators, and fleet managers to conform strictly with designated visitors routes or face the total penalties of the legislation.