{"id":161317,"date":"2025-05-04T22:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T21:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/vis-cracks-down-on-unfit-vehicles-across-lagos"},"modified":"2025-05-04T22:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T21:46:00","slug":"vis-cracks-down-on-unfit-vehicles-across-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/vis-cracks-down-on-unfit-vehicles-across-lagos","title":{"rendered":"VIS cracks down on unfit vehicles across Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, has impounded more than 200 vehicles deemed not roadworthy in a recent statewide enforcement operation aimed at improving road safety.<\/p>\n<p>This was disclosed in a press statement by the Director of the Lagos VIS, Mr. Akin-George Fashola, on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The statement was signed by Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation.<\/p>\n<p>The enforcement drive, led by Fashola himself, targeted vehicles deemed unfit for the road, with a particular focus on commercial minibuses, including Danfo and Korope.<\/p>\n<p>Fashola explained: \u201cThe operation is not restricted to private vehicles alone, as is commonly believed, but extends to all categories of vehicles contributing to the state\u2019s transport ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll vehicle owners, especially those intending to use their vehicles for commercial purposes, are urged to ensure they meet the required road worthiness standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBefore commercialising your vehicle, make sure it is fit for the road. You can even take it to any of our annexe offices for proper inspection before putting it into operation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fashola also reaffirmed the agency\u2019s commitment to sustained enforcement to promote safer roads and a more efficient transport system in Lagos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, has impounded more than 200 vehicles deemed not roadworthy in a recent statewide enforcement operation aimed at improving road safety. This was disclosed in a press statement by the Director of the Lagos VIS, Mr. Akin-George Fashola, on Sunday. 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