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By Moses Akaigwe
The Lagos State Government has again reminded motorists that driving without proper or visible number plates is a violation of sections 15 and 16 of the State’s Transport Reform Law, (TSRL 2018), warning of severe penalties against offenders.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, emphasised 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 importance of all motorists prominently displaying their vehicles’ valid 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 adhere to the state’s traffic rules and regulations, reassuring the public that the state government remained unwavering in its commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for all road users.
