The head of operation of Ogun vehicle Inspection Officers ( VIO ) , Engr Ambimbola Babalola , Mnse, has advised the motorists to follow all the highway codes and all the traffic rules so as to save lives .
He made the call in Abeokuta on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in his office at Kotopo . He said drivers must ensure their vehicles are in good conditions before putting it on the road .
According to him , " he said the traffic rules are there for drivers to follow but where they failed to follow it , the VIO will enforce it .What are these traffic rules ?. Drivers must check their vehicles on daily basis before putting it on the road . They must check the brake system , check if the wiper is functioning , check the trafficators and the headlamps ." he said .
Engr Abimbola Babalola who is
the southwest coordinator of
VIO also disclosed that the VIO at times , carry their offices to motor parks to enlighten the drivers on all the highway codes and what they should do before putting their vehicles on the road . He said said the command has not relent in his effort to tell the drivers effects of taking alcohol before or while driving at their motor parks .
He also admonished the drivers to make use of the three Computerized Vehicle Inspection Centre in Ogun state to know the state of their vehicles before putting it on the road . He said the centres are in : Ibara VIO station , Ijebu Ode VIO station and the other one in Ota . He promised that very soon the government will make the centres available in all their stations across the state .
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