The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence the ‘No Inspection, No Certificate of Roadworthiness’ policy by January 2022.
The initiative which is part of the reforms in the transportation system in the state is to help improve safety on all roads across the metropolis.
This disclosure was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, at a meeting held recently at the Vehicle Inspection Service, (VIS) Headquarters, Ojodu, where he also said that the rule was made to curb and reduce to the barest minimum the accident rate which had spiked in recent times.
Oladeinde averred that the forum, which had in attendance transport unions and other stakeholders in the transport industry, was convened to collate and incorporate suggestions on the new policy before its commencement.
He explained that the State Government is committed to ensuring that only roadworthy vehicles operate on Lagos roads to reduce gridlocks often caused by broken down vehicles, thereby improving the safety of lives and property.