Lagos Orders Psychiatric Tests For 18 Traffic Offenders

As part of measures to curb dangerous driving and restore sanity to roads across the state, the Lagos State Government has directed that 18 motorists caught driving against traffic be subjected to psychiatric evaluation, reports Business Today NG.
In a statement issued on Saturday, 27 July, 2025 by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq stated that it has finalised arrangements to arraign 12 of the offenders and ensure they undergo mental health checks to assess their fitness for driving .
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, was quoted as saying, “The enforcement of psychiatric assessments is not intended to stigmatise or punish.
“Rather, it is a necessary intervention designed to protect the general motoring public from individuals who exhibit reckless disregard for human life and lawful order,” Oki said, adding that the psychiatric test was in line with global best practices in traffic psychology and enforcement.
Despite ongoing public education campaigns, the agency said many motorists still flout traffic rules, leading to accidents, congestion, and damage to infrastructure.
“This measure is more than just a traffic enforcement initiative. It is a moral and civic imperative, reflecting the Lagos State Government’s vision to promote responsible motoring, safeguard human life, and maintain order on our roads,” Bakare-Oki added.
LASTMA advised road users to obey traffic laws and report violations through its toll-free hotline: 080000527862.