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LASTMA Arrests 10 Troublemakers, Seizes 235 Vehicles Internationally

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has apprehended 10 individuals and seized 235 vehicles due to multiple traffic infractions.
 
 
 The initiative spearheaded by LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, began on Wednesday across key locations such as Oyingbo, Iddo, Eja-Lonibu, Adeniji Adele, Sabo, Jibowu (Inter-State Terminal), and Oshodi—areas known for chronic traffic jams, haphazard parking, and environmental infractions.
 
 
 According to a statement released by LASTMA’s spokesman, Adebayo Taofiq, this information was shared.
 
 
 During the early stages of enforcement, at least 235 vehicles—including 38 personal cars, 156 colored Volkswagen commercial buses known as 'Danfos,' 19 minivans referred to as 'Koropes' along with tricycles, five heavy-duty trucks, and 17 long-distance passenger coaches—were seized due to multiple violations of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law enacted in 2018.
 
 
 Violations included unauthorized use of walkways, hindrance to vehicle movement, creation of unapproved stops, as well as blatant neglect of recognized traffic rules.
 
 
 In a notably severe incident, authorities stopped five semi-trucks on the Adeniji Adele Bridge as they were illegally unloading animals such as rams and cattle along with slaughterhouse waste. This not only caused significant environmental pollution but also endangered public safety and jeopardized the stability of the bridge.
 
 
 "The drivers, openly flouting sanitation regulations, now face impending legal action," the statement stated.
 
 
 Taofiq observed that the implementation was happening as per the instructions from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa.
 
 
 "LASTMA is currently implementing a rigorous zero-tolerance policy towards traffic violations. Any vehicle seized due to such offenses will immediately face legal proceedings at the Lagos State mobile court for further action. The days of unchecked behavior on our roadways have come to an end," he stated.
 

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LASTMA Arrests 10 Troublemakers, Seizes 235 Vehicles Internationally

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has apprehended 10 individuals and seized 235 vehicles due to multiple traffic infractions...

New Driving Laws Take Effect Today — Here’s What You Need to Know or Face Fines

Michigan’s updated car seat regulations, designed to
 improving child safety
 , comes into force today—imposing penalties for non-compliant drivers.


 The revised regulations pertain to kids aged 13 and younger, mandating more stringent seating provisions according to their age and dimensions.


 Babies under two years of age require a rear-facing car seat for safety, with this configuration permitted in the front seat solely when the airbag has been turned off.


 After turning two years old, they will need to use a forward-facing car seat until reaching the age of five.


 Children aged five to eight should use a belt-positioning booster seat along with both a lap and shoulder strap.


 Once they turn eight years old, they can stop using the booster seat unless their height or weight deems itunsafe.


 Children who reach almost five feet in height before they turn eight years old can bypass using a booster seat.


 Motorists who do not comply with the updated regulations will be subject to a $65 penalty, which comprises a $25 civil fine, court expenses, and a $40 charge for the justice system.

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 The legislators introduced these new regulations because automobile accidents represent the leading cause of death among young children in Michigan.


 'During the previous twenty years, Michigan saw an increase in the usage of Child Restraint Devices for children under 4 years old, rising from 74.5 percent in 1997 to 98.2 percent in 2018.'
 Michigan Department of Highway Safety Planning
 said in 2022.


 Despite these improvements, 61 percent of children under 4 years old who died in vehicle collisions in Michigan between 2017 and 2021 were not secured in a rear- or forward-facing child restraint device.


 The Michigan State Police think these laws might reduce the risk of death by as much as 50 percent.


 The new regulations have also been introduced following the turmoil across the US due to the approaching deadline.
 get a Real ID for traveling
 .


 The Department of Homeland Security verified
 passengers boarding domestic flights
 Without a passport, you'll require a government-issued ID by May 7.


 The significant demand led DMVs across states like New Jersey and Tennessee to extend their operational hours to better serve individuals requiring these IDs.

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New Driving Laws Take Effect Today — Here’s What You Need to Know or Face Fines

Michigan’s updated car seat regulations, designed to improving child safety , comes into force today—imposing penalties for non-complian...