Court Orders VIO To Stop Vehicle Seizures, Fines

Court VIO Seizures Fines

Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has no legal authority to stop, impound, or confiscate vehicles on the road or impose fines on motorists. The ruling, delivered on October 2, 2024, stemmed from a … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Bans VIO From Working In The Morning

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday banned the state’s Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs, from operating during the morning period. Read Also: EFCC Denies Dropping Criminal Charges Against Diezani The move is to curb traffic gridlock experienced during peak periods. It is believed that VIOs contribute to the gridlock as they normally stop vehicles during … Read more

Lagos Vehicle Inspection Service Flags Off Safety Campaign Week

The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Services today flagged off its bi-annual 2019 Safety Campaign Week with the theme: “Employing Technology To Enhance Compliance And Safety On Lagos Roads”. Briefing the press today on the activities surrounding the week at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Olufemi Salaam, … Read more