Lawyers weigh in as Lagos rejects restriction on VIO

Oct. 10, 2024 - Punch Newspapers

The applicant had in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023, sued the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, the Director, Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Mr Leo, the Area Commander, Directorate of Road Traffic Services (as at December 12, 2023) Onoja Solomon, Team Leader, Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Jabi Area command, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as 1st to 5th respondents respectively. According to him, Lagos operates under the Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018, which establishes the duties and powers of the VIO in the state.

“Therefore, the decision of the Federal High Court Abuja on VIO is inapplicable in Lagos State. Motorists in Lagos State are advised to continue to be law-abiding, uphold the TSRL, and respect the VIO,” he concluded.

“In other words, the VIO in Lagos was not a party...