Oyo Traffic Tribunal Begins Sitting, 43 Offenders Tried, 2 Discharged Without Fines
… As Adesagba Warns Against Manual Fine Collection
…. As Oyo Govt cracks down in traffic offenses
The Oyo State Traffic Violation Tribunal, constituted by the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) and the Oyo State Rule of Law Agency, has commenced sitting on Monday in Ibadan.
This was stated by the OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd) in a press statement on Wednesday.
According to him, the first sitting of the tribunal, was headed by Barrister Wasiu Raheem.
The Tribunal treated 43 cases of traffic offenders, with some found guilty and fined, while 2 persons were discharged without fines.
“The OYRTMA Tribunal Court establishment is a significant step towards maintaining road discipline and reducing corruption in the state’s traffic management system”, he said.
He stressed further that the tribunal aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent process for addressing traffic offenses.
Major Adekoya, however, warned all Zonal Commanders that manual collection of fines is illegal and prohibited, stressing that traffic offenders are to pay their fines directly into the government’s coffers.
Adesagba stated further that in order to prevent fraudulent acts, the Agency is introducing an automated fine payment system, which will simplify the payment process for offenders.
The automated system will also help to reduce the risk of fraud and ensure accountability in the payment process.
The OYRTMA Chairman emphasized that the tribunal is committed to ensuring that traffic offenders are held accountable for their actions.
He also commended the efforts of the tribunal members and staff for their hard work and dedication to the success of the tribunal.
The OYRTMA Chairman assured the public that the tribunal will continue to work tirelessly to ensure road discipline and reduce corruption in the state’s traffic management system.
The next sitting of the tribunal is scheduled to hold soon, and the public is advised to cooperate with the tribunal to ensure a smooth and successful process.
