LASTMA Officers Using POS Device? Authority Finally Provides Explanation

• The trending message that LASTMA officers are now holding POS machines on Lagos Roads has been debunked by the authority of the agency
• Adebayo Taofeek, the spokesperson of LASTMA, in a broadcast on Monday, said the machines with officers of the traffic agency are referred to as TMS
• According to Taofeek, the TMS machines will be a digital way of arresting and prosecuting traffic offenders

Oshodi, Lagos - The authority of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has explained what some Nigerians described as Point of Sale (POS) machines found with its officers on Lagos Roads.

In a 1:38 minutes video on LASTMA's Twitter page, the traffic agency reacted to the trending message about LASTMA Officers using a device that looks like a POS Machine, saying the machines with its officers are called Traffic Management Solution (TMS).

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Adebayo Taofeek, the head of the LASTMA public affairs and enlightenment department, who spoke in the video, said the purpose of the TMS machines are digital means to identify transport offenders for prosecution.

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"This TMS camera is to enhance transparency in traffic management and scientifically address indiscipline on our roads. These cameras captured any traffic infractions from a distance and real-time in video and photograph evidence."

Taofeek further explained that anyone found contravening the traffic law in the state would be captured by the camera, and such person would receive notification on their phone, detailing his offence and the amount of fine that the offence attracted.

He then urged road users to abide by the traffic laws in the state, such as making illegal U-turns, and driving against the traffic light, among others.

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Taofeek in the broadcast particularly sent warning to commercial drivers against picking passenger at non-designated stops as well as causing traffics on Lagos roads.

See the video here:

"Old video, vehicle burnt during EndSARS": LASTMA reacts to official on one-way

Legit.ng earlier reported that the traffic control agency in Lagos state, popularly known as LASTMA, has reacted to a viral video online, urging the people to stop sharing it because it is an old video.

The agency revealed that the incident happened before the EndSARS protest in 2023, and officials involved were properly sanctioned by constituted authority.

LASTMA also mentioned that the operational vehicle in the video was part of its burnt vehicles during the EndSARS protest in Lagos.

Source: Legit.ng