The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA), Rtr. Major Adekoya Adesagba has said first time and repeated traffic offenders will henceforth pay between N20,000-N200,000 fines for offences committed in Oyo state.
He attributed upward reviews of fines for various offences as measure to instil discipline in road users not to generate revenue.
Speaking in Ibadan during a meeting with zonal commanders at its headquarters, Adesagba said the essence of the increment was not to generate internal revenue but to safeguard the lives and property of people across the state and ensure smooth traffic flow.
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He stated the agency was more concerned about the safety of the road users hence the introduction of stiffer measures.
In his breakdown of the newly approved fines, the Chairman said the driving an unlicensed motorcycle or tricycle will henceforth attract a fine of ₦25,000 while failure to paint a commercial motorcycle or tricycle in the approved colours will attract ₦20,000 for a first-time offender and ₦30,000 for repeat offenders.
“Driving in a prohibited direction will attract ₦100,000 for a first-time offender and ₦200,000 for a repeat offender. Failure to park at designated motor parks will attract ₦20,000 for a first offence and ₦30,000 for subsequent offences,” Adesagba said.
Adesagba also threatened that any of his officers caught collecting bribes or misbehaving while on duty would be sanctioned accordingly.