The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has commenced enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across its operational zones, warning defaulters of substantial fines and immediate suspension of operations.
LASPA General Manager, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement shared on the state government’s official page on Tuesday, saying the enforcement marked the end of the extended grace period given to customers to regularise their operations and obtain their 2026 parking permits.
Adelabu said the extension was intended to give affected customers sufficient time to meet their obligations and comply with the authority’s requirements.
According to her, the enforcement is aimed at ensuring compliance with approved parking regulations, promoting accountability and strengthening the management of parking activities across Lagos.
She added that the exercise would support compliance with laws governing the transport sector while improving parking management across the state.
The LASPA boss expressed concern that many customers had yet to obtain their 2026 parking permits despite several appeals, direct communications, reminders and the extended grace period.
“The commencement of the enforcement marks the end of the prolonged grace period granted to customers to regularise their activities and obtain their 2026 parking permits,” she said.
Adelabu said LASPA had earlier distributed the 2026 Demand Notices to all registered customers, clearly stating the applicable fees, requirements and procedures for obtaining the permits.
She urged customers who had yet to regularise their operations to do so immediately to avoid sanctions for continued non-compliance.
The general manager stressed that the enforcement exercise was not intended to punish operators but to restore order, accountability and efficiency within the state’s parking system.
“The enforcement exercise is not intended to be punitive, but a necessary measure to restore order, accountability and efficiency within Lagos’ parking ecosystem,” she said.
Adelabu explained that valid parking permits and accurate customer records were essential for LASPA to effectively plan, monitor, regulate and manage parking infrastructure and services across the state.
“Valid parking permits and accurate customer records are essential to enable LASPA to effectively plan, monitor, regulate and manage parking infrastructure and services across the state,” she said.
She warned that customers who defaulted on the 2026 Demand Notices would face severe penalties, including substantial fines and immediate suspension of operations, in accordance with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
Adelabu therefore urged all affected customers to immediately regularise their operations and obtain the required parking permits.
She assured customers that LASPA personnel were available to provide assistance and guidance, including support with the authority’s online payment and registration portals.
Adelabu also reaffirmed LASPA’s commitment to developing an efficient and sustainable parking system for residents, businesses and visitors across Lagos State.
She appealed to members of the public to cooperate with enforcement officers during the exercise and report unauthorised parking activities to the authority.
