LASG Orders Psychiatric Evaluation For 18 ‘One-way’ Drivers Caught Driving Against Traffic

LASG directs LASTMA to ensure that 18 motorists caught driving against traffic undergo psychiatric evaluation.

LASG views the move as both a restorative step as well as a deterrent to potential traffic violators.

Despite ongoing public enlightenment campaigns, LASTMA says some road users continue to disregard traffic laws.

The Lagos State Government has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to ensure that 18 motorists apprehended for brazenly driving against traffic flow (one-way) undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation.

The move is part of efforts to curb the menace of one-way traffic violations in the state. Lagos State Government views the deployment of psychiatric testing as both a restorative step as well as a deterrent to potential traffic violators.

As part of prosecution, LASTMA said each the 12 vehicle owners recently apprehended for driving against traffic flow (one-way) will be required to undergo a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to assess their cognitive fitness and behavioral disposition.

According to the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, this initiative reflects global best practices in advanced traffic psychology and behavioral enforcement.

“The enforcement of psychiatric assessments is not intended to stigmatize or punish,” Mr. Bakare-Oki emphasized, noting that “it is a necessary intervention designed to protect the general motoring public from individuals who exhibit reckless disregard for human life and lawful order.”

Despite ongoing public enlightenment campaigns and education efforts by the agency, LASTMA says that a significant number of road users continue to disregard traffic laws, contributing to fatal collisions, congestion, and infrastructural degradation.

“This measure is more than just a traffic enforcement initiative,” LASTMA boss said, adding that “it is a moral and civic imperative, reflecting the Lagos State Government’s vision to promote responsible motoring, safeguard human life, and maintain order on our roads.”

Reaffirming its dedication to the rule of law and public enlightenment, LASTMA strongly advised all residents and road users are strongly advised to comply with traffic directives, embrace lawful conduct, and contribute to the creation of a safe, efficient, and sane Lagos.

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