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Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Obinoscopy(m): 6:27am On Sep 14, 2015
LAGOS State Government yesterday exempted petrol tankers and a few other trucks from the restriction order that prohibits long vehicles from plying the metropolis from 6a.m to 9p.m.

The government, following a meeting with the protesting tanker drivers unions, said that the relevant section of the Lagos Traffic Law 2012 does not apply to petrol tankers and long vehicles used in conveying passengers and they are free to ply the metropolis within the stipulated time.

It would be recalled that state government had last Monday ordered enforcement of the restriction law following a fatal truck accident in Ojuelegba, a fortnight ago.

The development led to protest and strike threats by the affected truck drivers unions. Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Transportation, Oluseyi Whenu, in his clarification yesterday, said the Section 2 of the Lagos Traffic Law ‎2012 restricts movement of trailers and long vehicles only.

According to Whenu, “Vehicles with more than one real axle or six tyres are hereby restricted between the hours of 6am and 9pm with the exemption of the following in accordance with Section 2 and 38 of the Road Traffic Law 2012. “These exemptions are tour bus/passenger buses, fire service trucks, rescue and recovery trucks, petrol trucks, perishable farm products trucks, refuse collection trucks, cement mixer trucks, tractors and refrigerated trucks,” Whenu said.

The PS added that the clarification became necessary following the controversy generated by the enforcement of the law, ‎after a fatal accident involving a container laden trailer claimed three lives in the state about two weeks ago.


He said the state government remains committed to the protection of lives and properties of residents irrespective of social, cultural or economic classification and therefore solicits the compliance, cooperation, support and understanding of all and sundry as regards the renewed enforcement of the law.
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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Mynd44: 6:32am On Sep 14, 2015
The law is great and all but we need to see it enforced. That is what brings out the desired result(s)

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by ademega(m): 6:33am On Sep 14, 2015
how I wish I could edit other people's comment

that ebira boy nonsense will be changed to sense on every thread.
he is not representing ebira people well on this forum.

to the topic.
the implication is that if you like travelling in the evening or night, you travel with long lorries and that is dangerous.
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Gombs(m): 6:34am On Sep 14, 2015
Hahahahh....

Let me watch how they'd blame GEJ for another trailer falling during peak traffic hours.

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by RichDad1(m): 6:47am On Sep 14, 2015
Fair enough. The most culpable are the container carrying trailers.

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by olasmith10(m): 6:58am On Sep 14, 2015
some laws are always so difficult to be fully enacted!!!

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Nobody: 7:00am On Sep 14, 2015
Beautiful, Nurtw can't win this time around, with the exemption of petrol tankers they are in for a long thing
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Firefire(m): 7:04am On Sep 14, 2015
Special treatment for some powerful trucks owners...

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Notion(m): 7:11am On Sep 14, 2015
I still think the petrol tankers are more dangerous just as the containers are

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by AutoCarTrack: 7:11am On Sep 14, 2015
Good move, saves many lives
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Opinedecandid(m): 7:11am On Sep 14, 2015
I see...
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Asito(m): 7:12am On Sep 14, 2015
good morning nairaland
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by BlackPeni5: 7:12am On Sep 14, 2015
Whats the difference...the bigger hazard are the petrol tankers. Apart from frequent crashes, they can cause serious fires that are much more devastating.

This one between a Trailer and a Tanker happened just yesterday in the South South...

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by emmyw(m): 7:13am On Sep 14, 2015
Normal thing.
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by ibkgab001: 7:13am On Sep 14, 2015
Benin republic has been practicing this long time ago
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Sijo01(f): 7:13am On Sep 14, 2015
It's OK. They render essential services.
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by pretydiva(f): 7:13am On Sep 14, 2015
Hope d citizens abides 2 d rules
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by godoluwa(m): 7:13am On Sep 14, 2015
Gud development
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Nobody: 7:14am On Sep 14, 2015
Nothing hurts more than the fact that this common sense change had to cost us three lives before we took it serious.


Again, I hope those in charge of enacting this law don't collect bribes.

O shaaro Monday o

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by mznuez(f): 7:14am On Sep 14, 2015
Yes is better









Good morning all
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by chingydaboss(m): 7:14am On Sep 14, 2015
Fair enough..
Lagos is becoming d mega city fashola has always wanted..

Fashola d pace setter..

I jst lyk him

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Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Nobody: 7:14am On Sep 14, 2015
well..., good move
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by jnrbayano(m): 7:15am On Sep 14, 2015
Tinubu and co enhanced laws.
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by olufemimajek: 7:15am On Sep 14, 2015
what a mess!!!

Gombs:
Hahahahh....

Let me watch how they'd blame GEJ for another trailer falling during peak traffic hours.

Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by Etumgbe(m): 7:16am On Sep 14, 2015
Why exempting the suicide tanker?
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by engrjacuzzi: 7:16am On Sep 14, 2015
rail lines still the best means of transportation for all heavy vehicles.
Re: Lagos Exempts Petrol Tankers, Trucks From Daytime Restriction by jimfend: 7:17am On Sep 14, 2015
Why am I perceiving bribery here?

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