In a renewed push to improve road safety, the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has made a decisive move by announcing that all rickety, unsafe vehicles impounded across the state will no longer be allowed back on the roads.
This comes after the recent seizure of several dilapidated vehicles during a series of inspections carried out by VIS operatives. Engr. Akin-George Fashola, the Director of VIS, personally apprehended one of these vehicles and expressed alarm at their appalling conditions. He described the vehicles as poorly maintained, outfitted with expired parts, and lacking vital safety features.
Fashola warned that these vehicles represent a “ticking time bomb” on Lagos roads, highlighting the critical risk they pose in terms of accidents, fatalities, and damage to property. Common issues found in the seized vehicles include expired tires, makeshift brake systems, and rusted, disjointed body frames—serious flaws that make them unfit for commercial operation.
Moreover, Fashola pointed out that many of these vehicles tend to operate at night, further amplifying the danger to unsuspecting commuters.
He urged the public to prioritize their safety by avoiding visibly unsafe vehicles and staying alert while traveling. Fashola also encouraged Lagosians to report sightings of such hazardous vehicles using the VIS complaint platforms at info@dvis.lg.gov.ng or the Ministry of Transportation hotlines: 09020004000 and 09020009000.
Reaffirming the VIS's commitment to road safety, Fashola assured that the agency is working closely with key stakeholders, including road transport unions, to ensure that Lagos roads become safer for everyone.
