The Lagos State Government has banned motorists and vehicle dealers from using dealer number plates permanently or for everyday driving on public roads.
The Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Bolanle Ogunlola, said dealer plates are only permitted for limited activities, including authorised test drives, vehicle inspections, delivery or collection of vehicles, and the movement of unregistered vehicles from ports or authorised dealer premises.
She warned that using dealer plates for private commuting, continuous road use or on vehicles that have already been sold is prohibited under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
Ogunlola disclosed that the Vehicle Inspection Service had apprehended 175 vehicles for violating the regulations.
She said the recovered dealer plates would be confiscated, while the affected vehicles would be investigated.
She added that vehicles found with unauthorised, fake, obscured or improperly used registration numbers could be impounded, with offenders facing prosecution under relevant traffic laws.
The government said the enforcement is aimed at improving vehicle identification, accountability and safety on Lagos roads.
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