Lagos insists on physical vehicle inspection for roadworthiness certificate

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to stop issuing roadworthiness certificates without a physical inspection of vehicles. The new policy takes effect from January 2022, compelling motorists to present their vehicles for physical inspection at any of the designated computerised vehicle inspection centres across the state before they would be issued a roadworthiness certificate.  […]

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to stop issuing roadworthiness certificates without a physical inspection of vehicles.

The new policy takes effect from January 2022, compelling motorists to present their vehicles for physical inspection at any of the designated computerised vehicle inspection centres across the state before they would be issued a roadworthiness certificate. 

Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde who stated this at a stakeholders’ forum held at the Vehicle Inspection Service headquarters in Ojodu Berger said this is to further strengthen the safety of the roads by ensuring that all vehicles plying Lagos roads are roadworthy.

He said any motorists who failed to have their vehicle repaired within the grace period would have to process another roadworthiness certificate to enjoy the 30 days grace.

Oladeinde said the meeting with the stakeholders was a forum to collate the suggestions or challenges that the stakeholders feel might impede the success of the policy.

Director of Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, Engr. Akin-George Fashola said the new policy is to reduce the presence of VIS officers on the road.

He stated that it would also ensure that motorists voluntarily comply with all regulations aimed at ensuring that the roads are safe for all road users.

He said already 26 centres have been established and plans are in place to ensure that all the 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) have computerized centres.

He explained that the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) machines installed on the CCTV camera installed across the state have been calibrated to recognize the 30 days grace period and would not enter any infringement against anyone who had presented his vehicle for such checks within the grace period.