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In a determined effort to enhance security and enforce traffic regulations, the Lagos State Government has again issued a stern warning to motorists driving without proper number plates or utilising covered ones, which it said are violation of sections 15 and 16 of the State’s Transport Reform Law, (TSRL 2018).
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, emphasized on Friday that such actions not only breach traffic laws but also pose a significant threat to public safety and security.
He highlighted that driving without visible number plates hampers law enforcement efforts and complicates the identification of vehicles involved in criminal activities.
Mr. Osiyemi underscored the necessity of all motorists to prominently display valid, unobstructed number plates in adherence to TSRL 2018. Non-compliance, he warned, would incur strict penalties, including fines and potential vehicle impoundment.
Quoting section 16 of the TSRL 2018, the Transportation Commissioner reiterated that, ‘a person, who drives a vehicle that is not registered, or does not have affixed identification mark in the prescribed manner, commits an offence’.
While urging voluntary compliance, the Transportation Commissioner reminded Motorists to steadfastly adhere to the State’s traffic rules and regulations, assuring the public that the State Government remains unwavering in its commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for all road users.