LAGOS GOVT CLARIFIES FEDERAL HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT IN ABUJA
Following the ruling in Abuja by the Federal High Court prohibiting the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Services (VIO) from stopping cars on the road, seizing or impounded cars, or fining drivers, and wondering if this would have an impact on the VIO in Lagos State or other States;
Remember that a court’s territorial jurisdiction is limited, and in this instance, the verdict is only applicable in Abuja.
Understanding the reasoning behind Hon. Justice Evelyn Maha’s ruling in the FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023 basic rights enforcement suit is also crucial. The reasoning is that, in contrast to Lagos State, where the Transport Sector Reform Law of Lagos State (TSRL-2018) governs Part II, Section 11-22 of the law, the establishment, responsibilities, and authority of the VIO in the State, as well as the penalties or fines that may be imposed for traffic violations as specified in the law’s schedule (violations-1–52), there is no legislation that gives the VIO in Abuja the authority to stop, impound, seize, or impose fines on drivers.
Lagos State cannot therefore apply the Federal High Court of Abuja’s VIO ruling.
It is recommended that motorists in Lagos State adhere to the TSRL, respect the VIO, and continue to obey the law.
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