LASTMA Reads Riot Act, Threatens To Prosecute Motorists Who Eat, Drink, Smoke While Driving

By Akinwale Kasali

Motorists who eat, drink and smoke while driving now risk jail terms the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has warned.

The State Traffic Authority declared a zero-tolerance policy against motorists who do the aforementioned while driving. LATSMA warned that offenders would face prosecution and possible jail terms.

LASTMA made the announcement on its official X handle (former Twitter) on Wednesday, stating: “Smoking, drinking, and eating while driving is an offence under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.

It would be recalled that LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents and the resulting avoidable loss of lives in the state.