Drivers of private companies and commercial vehicles who fail to be certified by the Lagos State Driver’s Institute, LASDRI, will soon be sanctioned in line with the traffic law.

Soon, the state government would commence arrest and prosecution of recalcitrant drivers. According to the commissioner, any offender is liable to fines ranging from N50, 000 to N250, 000.

Speaking at the 2013 Vehicle Inspection Service, VIS, road safety campaign week entitled: ”Driver’s Health-Key to safe driving”, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Kayode Opeifa, added that from April, 22, 2013, traffic law enforcement agents will embark on arrest of any driver without LASDRI license.

Explaining government’s magnanimity on the need to get certified, Opeifa, warned organisations to comply with the law, adding that most firms deny their drivers opportunity to attend trainings meant to upgrade their skills, as well as further ensure safety on the road.

His words: “we are focusing on voluntary compliance. Over six months, we have been sensitising the public on driver’s documentation exercise. We will commence enforcement on April 22, 2013. Drivers with Guinness, Dangote and corporate organisations are advised to comply as there will be no waiver.

“In order to improve the competence of drivers and ensure the safety of persons on highways, the Ministry of Transportation, has introduced periodic training for drivers through LASDRI for recertification and rehabilitation of professional drivers.

“It is a fact that drivers have the responsibility to be properly trained, licensed and most importantly be physically and mentally fit before going onto the roads. Most accidents on our roads are as result of human error that could be avoided if necessary precautionary measures are put in place.”

On the VIS safety week, Opeifa said it is aimed at further educating motorists and achieving the goals of the government on zero tolerance on unworthy road vehicles.

http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/lagos-to-fine-drivers-without-lasdri-licence/

I laff in revenue generation in Lagos state.

Sincerity of purpose in question here.

why the duplicity by lagos government?

Bunch of thieves, very soon we start collecting licence before we shiit

Awon ole.
Barayi

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Another failed project....

Avenue for extortion by security officials.

Space reserved....BRB

This is nonsense!!! Anyway I don't blame LASG, I blame other state governors that have refused to develop their states. I blame Ϯh℮ FG for concentrating evrything in Lagos state.

I pray Akpabio completes Ϯh℮ Ibaka deep seaport. Ike ebe a agwugom

nawa for lagos sef ooo...
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Yeah i doubt if they are properly trained.

Nonsense. When will they start registering housewives so that they can improve their skills on taking care of their husbands? And what will be the annual renewal fees?

GraceBestowed: Ah ah, but shouldn't a national license be enough!?!?

Ordinarily yes, in reality any clown (including me) can get a Driver's License without having attended one day of driving school. If all commercial drivers (the number 1 lunatics on Lagos roads) learn how to drive PROPERLY, then things will be much saner

Lagos state govt are beginning to get ahead of themselves

National Certification by the Federal Government trumps any certification by any state government. The rights of the citizens of Lagos must not be trampled upon in the name of certification and duplication of responsibilities must be avoided.

Will this reduce d number of agberos driving on lagos roads?

Can someone please show me how to apply for a LASMA job?

That's the next easiest way to make money noawadays..next to kidnapping and politics.

Those boys must be delivering to Fashola and Tinubu seriously o...they've just created another ATM for them.

This is rubbish! Extortion as usual. This is definitely a bad substitute to PDP. This Fashola guy is bloody steal!
Come and rule again an ...u and your cohort of thieves in APC/ACN

kokoye: Can someone please show me how to apply for a LASTMA job?

That's the next easiset way to make momney noawaday..next to kidnapping and politics.

Those boys must be delivering to Fashola and Tinubu seriously o...theyve just created another ATM for them.

loool

Very good. No one should carry trailer, do driving practice for 2 hours and hit the road. Ramming everything in sight. Humans, goats, properties. SMH! Private companies should also be held highly responsible for the accidents their drivers or vehicles cause.

what if i present my duly certified FRSC issued drivers' license at least lagos is still in the territory of Nigeria?

Sign of what we will experience if ACN/CPC takes over from PDP. From frying pan to fire. How come there is no talk towards making the roads to be better instead of death traps they are today?

Someone at the top is getting greedy. Which one is LASDRI certifications again These extortion policies are getting too much ooo.

Lagos state government is very wicked! Extortion of the highest order! While not get Agbero off the way first and repair the road as way! All they care about is to extort from people. Well, 2015 election is fast approaching, so they need alot of money to bride people hence the extortion.

baby_123: Very good. No one should carry trailer, do driving practice for 2 hours and hit the road. Ramming everything in sight. Humans, goats, properties. SMH! Private companies should also be held highly responsible for the accidents their drivers or vehicles cause.

Who is to be held responsible for bad roads?

ABSOLUTE RUBBISH!!!

This is another example of the way Lagos State extort money from its citizens. Is a license to drive not enough

@peterkbaba, this is NOT in line with best global practices and is not the same abroad. This scheme is simply a way to tax companies and commercial vehicle drivers.