Lagos seizes 241 unlicensed vehicles
Lagos seizes 241 unlicensed vehicles
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Lagos State Government has impounded 241 vehicles during a recent enforcement exercise conducted by the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS).
The vehicles according to a statement on the Lagos State Government official social media handle on Tuesday, were impounded after being found to be unlicensed and in violation of the state’s transportation regulations.
The statement partly reads, “In accordance with Sections 15 and 16 of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL) 2018, the Lagos State Government has impounded 241 vehicles during a recent enforcement exercise conducted by the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS).
“The vehicles were found to be unlicensed and in violation of the state’s transportation regulations.”
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, cautioned motorists to avoid driving unregistered vehicles, emphasising that such practices undermine law enforcement efforts, particularly in identifying and tracking stolen vehicles or those involved in criminal activities.
While quoting Section 16 of the TSRL 2018, Osiyemi restated that driving a vehicle without proper registration or affixed identification marks constitutes a legal offence.
“Osiyemi revealed that a fake dealer number plate was discovered on one of the impounded vehicles, noting that investigations are ongoing to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for issuing the fraudulent plate,” the statement added.
