134 motorcycles impounded for traffic offences

On Tuesday, 134 motorcycles were impounded from defiant motorcyclists, who plied restricted routes in the Lagos state.

The Chairman of the task force, Olayinka Egbeyemi said an O’Ride power bike was also impounded, because the motorcyclist rode against the traffic.

The task force chairman said the motorcycles were seized at the CMS, Marina, Apongbon and Yaba area of the state, adding that the clampdown on errant motorcyclists would stretch to Victoria Island, Ajah and Lekki to put a check to their illegal operations.

Egbeyemi said, “The routes they are plying are restricted in accordance with the Lagos State Traffic Law, which states that every motorcycle operator must wear crash helmet, be above 18 years, avoid riding on kerbs/medians/road setbacks and restricted routes, avoid carrying more than one passengers/pregnant women/adults with babies/children below 12 years, avoid installing any musical gadgets, must wear an apron and should not operate beyond 10pm, operate with a rider’s permit and have the motorcycles registered with the government.

 “The recklessness of the O’Ride motorcyclists is gradually becoming a problem on our roads, because they ride against the traffic and on flyovers, ignoring the casualties that may occur. They should adhere to the Lagos State traffic rules, if not the agency will be hard on them.

“We are ready to ensure that the Lagos traffic regulations are adhered to in all areas of the state and by all commercial motorcycle operators to ensure the safety of pedestrians.”(Punch)