The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has commenced enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across all its Operational Zones in Lagos State to ensure compliance with approved parking regulations, promote accountability and strengthen the effective management of parking activities across the State.
The General Manager, LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, 31 August 2026, said 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 stressing that the extension was intended to provide sufficient opportunity for all affected customers to meet their obligations and comply with the requirements of the Authority.
According to her, the enforcement exercise is aimed at ensuring full compliance with laws governing the transport sector, while streamlining parking management across Lagos, she expressed concern that a significant number of customers are yet to obtain their 2026 parking permits despite several appeals, direct communications, reminders, and extended grace period provided by LASPA.
The General Manager, explained that the Authority had earlier distributed 2026 Demand Notices to all registered customers, clearly stating that the applicable fees, requirements, and procedures for obtaining the 2026 parking permits. She urged customers who are yet to regularise their operations to take immediate steps to fulfill their obligations and avoid sanctions arising from continued non – compliance.
Mrs Adelabu in the statement emphasised that the enforcement exercise is not intended to be punitive, but a necessary measure to restore order, accountability, and strengthen efficiency within the Lagos’ parking ecosystem. She noted that valid parking permits and accurate customer records are essential to enabling LASPA effectively plan, monitor, regulate and manage parking infrastructure and services across the State.
The General Manager further disclosed that defaulting customers on the Demand Notices would be liable to a severe penalties, including substantial fines, and immediate suspension of operations, in accordance with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018 and urged them to immediately regularise their operations and obtain the required parking permits.
Mrs Adelabu, assured that LASPA personnel are available to provide swift assistance and guidance including support with the online payment and regulation portals.
While reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment towards an efficient, and sustainable parking system for residents, businesses, and visitors to Lagos State, she appealed to members of the public to report any unauthorised parking activities to LASPA.
