Road Safety Crusade: Lagos VIS Nabs 50 Unroadworthy Commercial Vehicles

• Statewide enforcement targets rickety vehicles flouting regulations
• VIS director emphasizes safety, compliance over vehicle category
• Unruly drivers resist apprehension, damage patrol vans

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a decisive move to uphold road safety and regulatory compliance, the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation on Wednesday, impounding over 50 unroadworthy commercial vehicles across the state.

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The operation, spanning key locations including Costain, Ikorodu Road, Ojuelegba, Yaba, Oyingbo, Ikeja, and Ojodu Berger, targeted vehicles that failed to meet the prescribed minimum roadworthiness standards, as stipulated in the state’s Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.

Factors such as brakes, wipers, lights, shocks, and tires were meticulously scrutinized by the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs).

“Roadworthiness compliance is no respecter of particular categories of vehicles. It is expected to be implemented on all vehicles that ply Lagos roads,” emphasized Engr. Akin-George Fashola, the Director of Vehicle Inspection Services, debunking misconceptions about the VIS’s enforcement focus allegedly targeting more private vehicles.

While diligently inspecting commercial vehicles, the VIOs also enlightened drivers on the dangers of non-compliance, which is a leading cause of road accidents.

Despite the professionalism displayed by the VIS Officers during the operation, some defiant commercial vehicle drivers resisted being apprehended, and in the course of their unruly behavior, damaged patrol vans belonging to the VIS Command.

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Undeterred by such acts of defiance, Fashola maintained that the state government remains resolute in its enforcement efforts until the prevalence of rickety vehicles is significantly reduced. “We will continue to uphold our commitment to conducting fair and unbiased enforcement drives,” he stated, urging all vehicle owners and operators to prioritize regular maintenance and adherence to roadworthiness standards to ensure the safety of all road users.

The VIS Director advised all vehicle owners to adopt voluntary compliance with roadworthiness requirements for the safety of lives and property.

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