Road crashes: Lagos plans motor park alcohol ban

The Lagos State Government is contemplating a ban on the sale of sachet alcoholic drinks at motor parks to curb reckless driving and reduce road crashes, according to a recent announcement. The Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, revealed this during a meeting with local government secretaries and police representatives.

She highlighted the proposed ban as part of measures to enhance road safety, especially during the Ember months when travel and traffic are expected to surge. Salu-Hundeyin emphasized the importance of addressing security concerns, stating that garages, where some drivers may have consumed alcohol, should be restricted from selling alcoholic beverages.

This move aims to curb reckless driving and the associated fatalities, as indicated by the increasing number of road crashes in the state. While the Federal Road Safety Corps has yet to release the 2026 road crash statistics, Lagos Sector Command reported 91 fatalities between January and November 2025.