LASTMA brings new driving rules ahead of CrossOver Night

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has banned indiscriminate parking and road obstruction, ahead of the 2025/2026 CrossOver Night celebrations.

This was announced in a statement issued by the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, on Sunday.

The agency revealed a “zero-tolerance” stance against motorists who convert public roads into parking lots or event spaces.

Addressing the expected surge in activities at worship centers, nightclubs, and event venues, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, warned that the agency is ready to enforce traffic laws strictly.

“LASTMA strongly condemns the abuse of public road infrastructure through its conversion into improvised parking spaces or informal event venues, describing such acts as egregious violations of traffic regulations with far-reaching implications for public safety, emergency response and urban mobility”, Bakare-Oki said.

To manage the “exponential increase” in movements, Bakare-Oki disclosed that a specialised enforcement framework has been activated.