LASTMA officers using POS device? Authority finally provides explanation

The authority of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has explained what some Nigerians described as Point of Sale (POS) machines found with its officers on Lagos Roads.

In a 1:38 minutes video on LASTMA's Twitter page, the traffic agency reacted to the trending message about LASTMA Officers using a device that looks like a POS Machine, saying the machines with its officers are called Traffic Management Solution (TMS).

Adebayo Taofeek, the head of the LASTMA public affairs and enlightenment department, who spoke in the video, said the purpose of the TMS machines are digital means to identify transport offenders for prosecution.

All you need to know about LASTMA POS-Like machine known as TMS

"This TMS camera is to enhance transparency in traffic management and scientifically address indiscipline on our roads. These cameras captured any traffic infractions from a distance and real-time in video and photograph evidence."

Taofeek further explained that anyone found contravening the traffic law in the state would be captured by the camera, and such person would receive notification on their phone, detailing his offence and the amount of fine that the offence attracted.

He then urged road users to abide by the traffic laws in the state, such as making illegal U-turns, and driving against the traffic light, among others.

Taofeek in the broadcast particularly sent warning to commercial drivers against picking passenger at non-designated stops as well as causing traffics on Lagos roads.

See the video here:

This is to enlighten road users on the new Lagos State Traffic Management Solution (LAG-TMS) device.#FollowLASTMA@followlasg@lagosmot18@Gidi_Traffic@TrafficChiefNG @trafficbutter pic.twitter.com/OFXjv3CFFw

— LASTMA (@followlastma) July 10, 2023