By LUKMAN OLABIYI, Lagos
The Lagos State Government has declared that with the introduction of
Traffic Management Solution (TMS) controversy surrounding the operation of
law enforcement agents and traffic violators would be put to rest.
TMS is a technologically-driven device to reduce human interface, eliminate
traffic congestions on the roads and manage violations of traffic laws.
Announcing the introduction of the device at a press briefing held in
Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos Commissioner for Transportation Frederic Oladeinde
said the hallmark of the new device introduced is transparency.
He revealed that the device which would be used by both the Lagos traffic
Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) in
their operation was linked to the control room where every activity will be
monitored.
Oladeinde said with the new device, Lagosians would experience transparency
at its peak with the use of the TMS as it will expose in details violations
with the provision of video and picture evidence to aid the resolution
process and give specific financially penalties within the ambit of the Law.
Besides, the commissioner disclosed that the recently launched body camera
for law enforcement operatives would also compliment the new device.
On how the new device will operate, Oladeinde, who was at the briefing with
other stakeholders in the transport sector, said: ‘TMS is a traffic law
compliance initiative that allows the real-time capture of picture and
video evidence of road traffic and vehicle compliance violations as they
occur with the use of the handheld device.
‘In line with the Smart City status of the state, this innovation will
align with traffic management structure on traffic law violations and
compliance checks as well as the following:
‘Resolution of the perennial traffic gridlock issues caused by traffic
violations within the State.
Eradication of fine payments controversy between the traffic law
enforcement officers and violators as only electronic payments guarantee
the clearance of a violation from the violator’s list.
‘Offender may choose to visit a Traffic Court and presents the violation
number for the violation he/she wishes to challenge electronic verification
of the authenticity of drivers’ licenses, vehicle licenses and number
plates which will significantly assist in achieving the goal of clamp down
on motorists with fake licenses and number plates,’ he stated.
He added that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s goal is to modernise operations
and simplify enforcement by eliminating situations that facilitate
impediments and cause counterproductive results on roads.
The Lagos State Government enjoined Lagosians to support the initiatives of
the Sanwo-Olu administration, being a pointer to a better transportation
sector as promised at the beginning of his government in 2019. (Daily Sun)
