Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it would no longer allow the use of vehicles with number plates from other states of the federation for commercial transportation in the state.
It also advised residents with private vehicles to change to the state’s number plates to reflect the fact that they are living in Lagos.
The Director, Vehicle Inspection Office, Mr, Gbolahan Toriola, said the measure was meant to achieve “sanity, standard, safety and security” as stipulated by the road traffic law.
Toriola spoke at the vehicle inspection safety campaign organised by the Ministry of Transportation in conjunction with the Political and Legislative Bureau for commercial drivers in Ikeja.
He said, “There is nothing wrong in bringing commercial buses from other states. But if you must use it in Lagos, you have to change the colour and re-register it with us so that we have your information in our database.
“This is a standard procedure. As a matter of fact, it you have lived in a state for about three months, you are no longer a visitor and therefore you must change your number plate to reflect the state. It is done in America and other developed nations.
“Of course, this provision did not affect inter-state vehicles carrying passenger from other state. But we don’t expect them to pick or drop passengers at every bus stop. There are dedicated bus stops and parks for inter-state vehicles. If they violate this and we get them, they will face our law.
“You must put waste basket in your buses; there must be first aid box; you must carry extra tyres. These are what our law stipulates.”
The VIO boss who highlighted the provisions of the traffic law, advised them to cooperate with the government to ensure security in the state.
A director in the ministry, Mr. Bola Matanmi, also advised the drivers not to turn themselves to traffic officials, but instead apply to the ministry so that they would be given a Special Marshall status.
He added that the union would be given the privilege to choose the colour of the uniform for drivers and conductors.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Political and Legislative Affairs, Mr. Muslim Folami, said the traffic law, which has 43 sections and four schedules was for the interest of Lagosians. He urged the drivers to submit to the law for sanity and safety.
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Absolute madness.Gov.Fashola should be called to order by ACN.They would soon lose Lagos to another party.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolute madness
ReplyDeleteIs the rate at which Lagos state seeking for revenues so bad like that?Or, is it by all means?.That nonsense Toriola Gbolahan was talking is for him & those who sent him.They should leave the issue of plate number to the federal government.It's not state matter.After eating rotten chickens,they will just be quoting unlawful law....lol!
ReplyDeleteirrelivant !
ReplyDeleteKudos to Fashola!!! it will broaden the security in the state, other states can also emulate that.
ReplyDeleteThis is not madness at all, is for security reasons. Let us move forward, there should be a change. Fashola is working, EKO onibajeoooooooooo.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful. This will help checkmate those who use commercial vehicles to abduct people
ReplyDeleteNa wa Oº°, can somebody please help and tell Fashola that he is taking too much, so what if other states should start doing it. That will mean that one should be changing plate no in every state i go to and stay for over 3 months. Arrant nonsense. Nikky
ReplyDeleteThis is the beginning of madness and separation. in fact, if you previously married a non Yoruba lady and you have spent 6 months with her in lagos, quit and exchange her for a yoruba lady - to reflect sanity in marital homes in lagos.If you bag a degree from other tertiary institutions not in lagos, it becomes irrelevant - to curtail examination irregularities etc etc etc Gov Fashola should politely tell non Lagosians to go to their states,
ReplyDeleteTo me this are irrelevant talk,i think truely if we are saying somebody is working u must be professional not dat one weigh d other one down.No job for graduate in the state and u are bringing laws that can bring food to less priveledges table.EKO A BAJE GAN
ReplyDeleteAbegiiiiiiiiiiiii, why all this madness for God sake? If Lagos state insist change of vehicle plate number - that means all the 36 states of the federation and Abuja will change their name and become LAGOS STATE.
ReplyDeleteBecause, this rule will become unpopular and I dont see it bring peace unity and harmony that will all yearn for in this country. The right to live and reside anywhere in the country is becoming questionable in Nigeria everyday.
Other states of the federation could as well promogate such laws as well - the how many plates number will an individual have in custody?????? Absolutely knowledgeable and sound mind people should advice FAHOLA AND CO.
God Bless Nigeria
pls I want to know if d FRSC is no longer a federal parastetal in charge of car plate number registration?If so then d data base is with them.Lagos state govt.should stop this sheer arrogance & bullying of its citizens & visitors.The national assembly & FRSC shd call Gov.Fashola to order pls.
ReplyDeleteIn a society like ours comparism with well advanced country is foolish ness
ReplyDeleteThe main issue which is corruption and infrastructure needs more attention.What I believe should be done is to add all plate no. In d data base not compelling people to dance to ur tunes
Fashola!!!...What's this man doing for goodness sakes?
ReplyDeletelike play like play fashola has started to run mad oh!
ReplyDeleteIf other states do the same thing, how many plate numbers will a person now have just to satisfy each state government.
Acn will soon loose lagos state