Authorities of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Oyo state, Nigeria, have prohibited students from entering the campus with their vehicles, following a meeting held on March 22, 2023, to address the rising incidents of motor traffic accidents on campus.
In the memo released on April 19, 2023, the registrar, Dr. K. A. Ogunleye, outlined several instructions that would be implemented immediately.
Students are prohibited from bringing their vehicles onto campus, while vehicles without registration numbers are also barred. Roadside parking of vehicles is no longer allowed, and authorized vehicles are to be removed from campus immediately.
“Vehicles owned by students are hereby banned from entering the university campus, vehicles with no registration numbers are no longer allowed into the campus, roadside parking of vehicles should stop forthwith, all authorised vehicles parked at various positions in the university should be taken out with immediate effect,” the statement read.
Additionally, tinted vehicles used by staff or students are now prohibited, and beginner drivers must display learner permits on their vehicles.
All those who fail to comply with the new regulations, according to the university, will face sanctions. Furthermore, university security personnel will take appropriate action against unauthorized vehicles parked on campus.
“Failng which university security will take appropriate action on such vehicles.
This decision is expected to enhance the safety of students, staff, and visitors by reducing the number of motor traffic accidents on the LAUTECH campus.
