Clampdown: Lagos impounds 175 vehicles over illegal number plates

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government, through the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), has impounded 175 vehicles for violating traffic regulations, particularly the unauthorised use of dealer number plates. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, di...

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August 17, 2026 · 14:03 · 5 min read

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