Lagos 452 traffic offenders convicted in 4 months
According to a report by the Lagos State Government, a total of 452 traffic offenders were convicted in the state's mobile courts within a period of four months.
The report states that the mobile courts, which were established to tackle the increasing rate of traffic offenses in the state, have been very effective in reducing the number of traffic violators on the roads.
The 452 convicted traffic offenders were arraigned before the mobile courts for various traffic offenses such as driving against traffic, reckless driving, and failure to stop at red lights.
The report also states that the mobile courts have been able to reduce the number of traffic accidents in the state, as well as reduce the number of vehicles involved in accidents.
The Lagos State Government has also introduced a number of measures to reduce traffic congestion in the state, including the construction of new roads and the expansion of existing ones.
The government has also increased the number of traffic wardens and police officers on the roads to ensure that traffic laws are enforced effectively.
The report concludes that the mobile courts and other measures introduced by the government have been effective in reducing traffic congestion and improving road safety in the state.
Here are some key statistics from the report:
- 452 traffic offenders convicted in 4 months
- 70% of convicted offenders were fined
- 30% of convicted offenders were sentenced to community service
- 10% of convicted offenders were sentenced to imprisonment
- 20% of convicted offenders were banned from driving for a period of 6 months to 1 year
- 15% of convicted offenders were banned from driving for a period of 1 year to 2 years
Overall, the report suggests that the mobile courts and other measures introduced by the government have been effective in reducing traffic congestion and improving road safety in the state.