Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has impounded over 200 commercial and private vehicles for not meeting up to roadworthy standard in the state.
The move according the Director, Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, Engr. Akin-George Fashola is part of the move to enhance road safety and reduce accidents caused by unfit vehicles.
According to a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, “the enforcement exercise targeted a wide range of vehicles, with a significant number comprising commercial mini-buses, including; Danfo and Korope which has contributed largely to numerous accidents in the state.”
Ogunlola emphasized that the operation was not “restricted to private vehicles, as is commonly held, but extends to all categories of vehicles in the state’s transport ecosystem.”
The statement urged all vehicle owners, those intending to use their vehicles for commercial purposes to ensure they meet the required roadworthy standards.“Before commercializing your vehicle, make sure it is fit for the road. You can take it to any of our annex offices for proper inspection before putting it into operation,” she advised.
