The Lagos State government on Monday said it will enforce the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in six local government areas, as well as major highways and bridges from February 1.
According to a press statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State government is concerned about the rate of motorcycle (okada) and tricycle (keke) accidents on roads across the state.
He said, in order to check this, announced that the government would enforce the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in six local government areas, as well as major highways and bridges from February 1.
He explained that the decision was taken after a robust assessment of the debate on the rate of accidents in Lagos, saying security and safety of the lives of the residents were paramount.
“The figures are scary. From 2016 to 2019, there were over 10,000 accidents recorded at the General Hospitals alone.
“This number excludes unreported cases and those recorded by other hospitals. The total number of deaths from reported cases is over 600 as at date,” the commissioner said in a statement.
He added, “The rate of crimes aided by motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) keeps rising. Motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) are also used as getaway means by criminals.”
According to Omotoso, the law enforcement agents have been directed that with effect from February 1, there would be Zero Tolerance for motorcycles and tricycles in the affected areas.
He warned that all offenders and violators would be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the state.
See the full list of the affected areas below:
LGs and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs)
Apapa LG and Apapa Iganmu LCDALagos Mainland LG and Yaba LCDASurulere LG, Itire-Ikate and Coker-Aguda LCDAs
Ikeja LG, Onigbongbo and Ojodu LCDAsEti-Osa LG, Ikoyi-Obalende and Iru/Victoria Island LCDAsLagos Island LG and Lagos Island East LCDA
The full enforcement begins on February 1, 2020.
This is the first stage of the State Government’s plan to sanitize our roads and protect Lagosians from the negative effects of these illegal modes of transportation.The Law is very clear. Motorcycles (Okada) and Tricycles (Keke) are banned on all highways, bridges and the listed roads.
Major Highways
Lagos-Ibadan ExpresswayApapa-Oshodi ExpresswayOworonshoki-Oshodi ExpresswayLagos-Ikorodu ExpresswayLagos-Abeokuta ExpresswayEti-Osa/Lekki-Epe ExpresswayLagos-Badagry ExpresswayFunsho Williams AvenueAgege Motor RoadEti-Osa Lekki Coastal Road
Bridges
Iyana- Ipaja Bridge AgegeDopemu Bridge AgegeAirport/Ikeja BridgeAgege Motor road/oshodi Loop, OshodiMushin/Isolo Link BridgeDorman Long BridgeOjuelegba BridgeNational Stadium FlyoverApapa-Iganmu BridgeApapa-Ijora Link BridgeLiverpool Bridge, ApapaMile 2 Bridge-Loop, Amuwo-OdofinOkota (cele)/Ijesha Link BridgeApakun/Apapa-Oshodi Bridge NetworkIkorodu Road/Anthony Clover leaf BridgeTrade Fair Flyover BridgeFestac/Amuwo-Odofin Link Bridge2 Flyover Bridges along Alhaji Masha RoadOjota Clover leaf BridgeOgudu Bridge3rd Mainland BridgeMaryland flyoverIkeja General Hospital Flyover BridgeKodesoh Bridge, Oba Akran, IkejaOpebi Link BridgeSheraton-Opebi BridgeJibowu/Yaba flyover BridgeCarter Bridge, LagosBariga-Ifako BridgeApapa-Oshodi Expressway/Alapere BridgeBariga/Oworonsoki BridgeApapa-Oshodi Expressway/Gbagada U-TurnApapa-Oshodi Expressway3rd Mainland/Oworonsoki BridgeEko BridgeApongbon flyover BridgeCowry Bridge (Officers Mess)Mcwen Bridge (Bonny Camp)Marina/Ikoyi BridgeIkoyi/Obalende Bridge