As Crossover Night celebrations draw near, the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has announced the full enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal parking across the state.
The directive, issued by the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), will be strictly implemented during the high-traffic period of December 31 and will remain in force beyond the festivities as part of the Authority’s sustained commitment to road safety and free traffic flow.
“Our focus on Crossover Night is uncompromising,” Major Adesagba said.
He said, “We expect increased vehicular movement and large gatherings. To prevent traffic gridlock, disorder and, most importantly, loss of lives, all forms of illegal parking will attract immediate and strict sanctions. This enforcement is not for convenience alone; it is a critical safety measure.”
The Chairman stressed that while Crossover Night heightens the risks associated with illegal parking, the offence remains a daily threat to public safety.
“Parking on highways, walkways and kerbs, or abandoning vehicles on the road, is dangerous and unacceptable at any time. These actions put lives at risk every single day, and OYRTMA’s enforcement duty is continuous,” he added.
