The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Team has begun a crackdown on unregistered and unpainted vehicles operating within the state.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, disclosed this to journalists in Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday evening.

Giwa said that the proactive effort to enhance road safety, security and regulate the transportation sector has resulted in the apprehension of more than 200 unregistered and unpainted vehicles.

He noted that unregistered vehicles pose a significant risk to road safety and security, as they often bypass necessary inspections and regulations, jeopardizing their roadworthiness.

The Special Adviser noted that the enforcement exercise is meant to rectify this issue by ensuring that all vehicles on Lagos State roads comply with the necessary registration and licensing requirements.

Giwa added that the enforcement operation has revealed that certain transport companies around CMS, Obalende, Ajah and Ojo Cantonment corridors have been operating their fleet of vehicles without proper documentation, stressing that the state government is taking the matter seriously and will hold such companies accountable for their actions.

He added that transport companies found to be operating without the appropriate documentation will face legal consequences.

The Special Adviser, who emphasized the importance of vehicle registration and compliance with transport regulations, stated that the impounded vehicles would not be released until they are duly registered and have met all necessary safety standards.

Giwa, however, reiterated the state government’s unwavering commitment to improving road safety and ensuring that all transport operators adhere to the necessary regulations.

He said that the ongoing crackdown is one of the efforts of the state government to create safer and more efficient transportation systems in Lagos State. (Daily Independent)

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