LASTMA uses drones to ease Lagos traffic during festive season
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced drones and advanced technology to manage increased traffic during the Detty December festivities. The agency announced this new strategy in a statement by spokesperson Taofiq Adebayo on December 3, 2023. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow and public safety as Lagos experiences a surge in events and vehicular movement. LASTMA also urged event organizers and motorists to comply with traffic rules to ensure a smooth festive period.
What happened
- LASTMA has deployed drones and surveillance devices to monitor real-time traffic and detect security issues across Lagos during Detty December.
- Highly trained traffic personnel are stationed at key corridors, with round-the-clock monitoring intensified at event hotspots and major routes.
- The agency warned event centre operators to provide adequate parking to prevent road obstructions and promised strict enforcement against violators.
- Traffic management devices will capture offenders in real time, reducing physical confrontations between officers and motorists.
- LASTMA encouraged residents to cooperate with traffic officers and report incidents via their toll-free hotline, assuring that enforcement teams and tow trucks are on standby throughout the festive season.
