Lagos State Ministry of Transportation Vehicle inspection Services (VIS) commenced implementation of vehicles testing January 2022 prior to issuance of Road Worthiness Certificate to motorist in the State.
Before now, these Certificates are issued without any test carried out on vehicles. In most cases, the Vehicle inspection organization do not sight the particular vehicle before issuing the certificate. This has allowed vehicle which poses safety treat to the environment and other motorist to continue to ply the roads of Lagos State.
This new initiative with the Lagos Computerized Vehicle Inspection Service (LACVIS) has been the one of the first in Nigeria as most States are yet to embrace this model.
Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) Centres in Lagos State
1. Head Office– No. 16 Muyibat Oyefusi Street Omole.
2. Ayobo Centre– VIS Office Fashola Street Church Bus Stop Ipaja.
3. Oko-Oba Centre– VIS Office No. 1 Palm View Estate opposite RRS Command Oko-Oba Agege.
4. PWD Centre-VIS Office Work yard, Old Secretariat, Ikeja.
5. Agric Isawo Centre– VIS Office Beside Rehabilitation Vocational Center, Ikorodu West.
6. Epe Centre– VIS Office Work yard, Opp Epe Resort and Spa, Epe Itoki expressway, Epe.
7. Ojodu Centre– VIS Testing Ground, Ogunnusi Road, Ojodu.
8. Gbagada Centre– VIS Office, beside Flour mill, Gbagada.
9. Cele Centre– Itire-Ikate LCDA office Annex, Cele Bus Stop.
10. Ibeju Lekki Centre-Behind Ibeju-Lekki, LG Secretariat, Igango Olopa, Lekki-Epe expressway.
11. Odongunyan Centre– VIS Office Odongunyan by Olopomeji Bus stop, Ikorodu.
12. Badagry Centre– VIS Office PWD yard, Hospital Road, Badagry town, Badagry.
13. Oko-Afo Centre– VIS Office LASTMA Bus Stop, Badagry expressway, Oko-Afo.
14. YABA Centre– No. 8 Edmond Crescent Jibowu, Yaba.
Steps to get Road Worthiness in Lagos State
Step 1- Visit any of the VIS Centre to process renewal of the Worthiness Certificate
Step 2- Upon payment, referral note will be issued containing Inspection Centre and Time of Inspection.
Step 3- Present Vehicle at dedicated LACVIS Centre for testing at no cost.
Step 4- Once the Vehicle passed the Inspection, the Road Worthiness Certificate will be issued immediately.
Step 5- If the Vehicle fails the test, vehicle owner will fix all faults identified on the report from LACVIS and present vehicle at the Centre for re-test.
What Vehicle Owners Should Check before going for Vehicle Testing at the VIS Centre in Lagos State
1. Vehicle Lights– The Inspectors will check the functionality of every light in your vehicle before it can pass. Break lights, Head lamps, trafficators, hazard light etc. These lights are very import to Vehicle as it can prevent road accident. Ensure qualified mechanic inspect your vehicle lights before going for inspection.
2. Brake System– Break structure in any vehicle is a critical component which could lead to risk of lives when not in proper in good shape. Inspector will take critical check of all the components of the car brake system with the assistance of computerized system and visual inspection; these include Brake system, Brake pads, pump, fluid holes and leakages on Brake fluid lines. Ensure the Brake fluid holes are properly fixed under the vehicle else; vehicle will fail the test.
3. Shock Absorber– These devices are responsible for absorbing jolts and vibrations on vehicle. The computer system will check for the integrity of the absorber and provide necessary recommendation.
4. Vehicle Tires– Your tires have to be up to date. The computer system will detect warping and expired tires.
5. Engine Oil Leakages– Ensure all oil leakages are rectified before going for road worthiness inspection. Change all necessary seals and clean off any leaked lubricant.
6. Tire Alignment and Balancing– It is important wheel alignment and balancing is properly done before vising the VIS center for inspection. The computer system will detect any faults beyond the allowable and fail any erring vehicle.
7. Renew Motor Insurance and Vehicle License and Ticket Bills– Every vehicle on the road must have at least a Third-Party insurance and renewed Vehicle license payment. To enjoy discounted motor insurance, www.servpay.ng offers affordable and authentic Third party motor insurance both for private and commercial vehicles in line with the regulations. Click here to get started.
Lagos State Ministry of Transportation Vehicle inspection Services (VIS) has installed cameras along the street of Lagos to identify traffic offenders and fines appropriately. These fines are often attached to offender’s vehicle and these bills must be settled before the Lagos State Government issue a Road Worthiness certificate.
Since the implementation of the Vehicle testing, the rate of broken-down vehicles has decreased tremendously on the Lagos State roads. To properly cater for over 5 million cars and 200,000 commercial vehicles in Lagos, the State Government must make provision for more testing centers and should partner with private investors to encourage car owners go for regularly and routine inspection which should be done at least 3 times in an Year and rather not wait for a mandatory testing once in a year. The commercial vehicles are mandated to go for vehicle testing twice in a year.
