Lagos impounds 241 unlicensed vehicles

The Lagos State Government has impounded 241 vehicles during a recent enforcement exercise conducted by the Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS)

The vehicles were impounded after being found to be unlicensed and in violation of the state’s transportation regulations.

This was made known via a post on the X handle of the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, October 1.

The post reads in part: “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. “

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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.

Osiyemi reiterated that driving a vehicle without proper registration or affixed identification marks constitutes a legal offence.

He further 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.