
LASTMA VOWS JAIL FOR DRIVERS CAUGHT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING ON DUTY
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has declared a zero-tolerance policy against motorists who eat, drink, or smoke while driving, warning that offenders could face prosecution and possible jail terms.
LASTMA made the announcement on its official X handle on Wednesday, stating, “Smoking, drinking, and eating while driving is an offence under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.”
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