LAGOS STATE TRANSPORT SECTOR REFORM LAW

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LAGOS STATE TRANSPORT SECTOR REFORM LAW, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I – ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORT SECTOR IN LAGOS STATE

1.       Interpretation

2.       Objectives of this Law

3.       Role of the Ministry

4.       Powers of the Ministry

5.       Establishment and Composition of the Transport Advisory Committee

6.       Functions of the Transport Advisory Committee

7.       Meetings of the Committee

8.       Quorum

9.       Voting

10.     Power to Co-opt

Part II – VEHICLE INSPECTION SERVICE

11.     Establishment of the Vehicle Inspection Service

12.     Functions of the VIS

13.     Head of Department of VIS

14.     Rider’s Card

15.     Misuse of Identification Mark or Licence

16.     Prohibition of Use of Unregistered or Unmarked Vehicle

17.     Liability for Overloading and Exceeding Speed Limit

18.     Liability of Owners for Safety of Vehicles

19.     Owner to be Responsible for Condition of Vehicle

20.     Liability of a Third Party

21.     Designated Vehicle Parks and Records of Impounded Vehicles

22.     Release of Impounded Vehicles

23.     Notification Ticket and Prosecution

24.     Procedure in Respect of Suits

Part III – LAGOS STATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

25.     Interpretation

26.     Establishment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority

27.     Powers of Authority

28.     Functions of the Authority

29.     Establishment and Composition of the Advisory Board

30.     Tenure of Members of the Board

31.     Remuneration and Allowances

32.     Meetings of the Board

33.     Proceedings of the Board

34.     Validity of proceedings

35.     Quorum

36.     Power to Co-opt

37.     Voting

38.     Cessation of Office of Members of the Board

39.     Common Seal of the Authority

40.     General Manager of the Authority

41.     Secretary of the Authority

42.     Legal Adviser of the Authority

43.     Funds of the Authority

44.     Closure of Highways

45.     Control of Trailers and Long Vehicles

46.     Control of Motorcycles and Tricycles

47.     Removal of Abandoned Vehicles from Highway and Sides of Private Premises

48.     Disposal of Abandoned, Unclaimed or Apprehended Vehicles

49.     Illegal use of Walkway and Undesignated Bus stops.

50.     Careless and Inconsiderate Driving

51.     Reckless or Dangerous Driving

52.     Causing Death by Reckless or Dangerous Driving

53.     Driving Vehicles under the influence of Alcohol or Drug

54.     Arrest without Warrant

55.     Seizure of a Driver’s Licence

56.     Designated Vehicles parks and Records of Impounded Vehicle.

57.     Release of Impounded Vehicles

58.     Notification Ticket & Prosecution

59.     Ranks of Members of the Authority

60.     Establishment of Traffic Corps

61.     Declaration of Interest

62.     Provision of Equipment and Materials

63.     Jurisdiction and Operational Zones

64.     Service by Officers

65.     Allocation of service numbers

66.     Penalties for Neglect of Traffic Directions

67.     Offences Relating to Bus Rapid Transit, Sirens etc.

68.     Offences and Penalties

69.     Procedure in Respect of suits against the Authority

70.     Details of Offenders.

71.     Bank Accounts

72.     Audit

73.     Annual Report

74.     Power to make Regulations

Part IV – LAGOS STATE PARKING AUTHORITY

75. Interpretation.

76. Establishment of the Lagos State Parking Authority

77. Powers of the Authority

78. Functions of the Authority

79. Delegated Authority

80. Establishment and Composition of the Advisory Board

81. Tenure of office of Members of the Board

82. Remuneration and Allowances

83. Meetings of the Board

84. Proceedings of the Board

85. Validity of Proceedings

86. Quorum

87. Power to Co-opt

88. Disclosure of Interest

89. Voting

90. Cessation of office of Members of the Board

91. Common Seal of the Authority

92. General Manager of the Authority

93. Secretary of the Authority

94. Legal Adviser of the Authority

95. Staff of the Authority

96. Funds of the Authority

97. Prohibition of Printing, Issuance and Sale of Tickets

98. Bank Accounts

99. Accounts and Audit

100. Annual Report

101. Power to make Regulations.

Part V – LAGOS METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

102. Interpretation

103. Establishment of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority

104. Powers of the Authority

105. Functions of the Authority

106. Establishment and Composition of the Governing Board

107. Tenure of Office of Members of the Board

108. Remunerations and Allowances

109. Cessation of Office of Members of the Board

110. Meetings of the Board

111. Proceedings of the Board

112. Validity of Proceedings

113. Quorum

114. Disclosure of Interest by Members of the Board

115. Voting

116. Filling of Vacancy

117. Power to Co-opt

118. Common Seal of the Authority

119. The Managing Director of the Authority

120. Legal Adviser of the Authority

121. Secretary of the Authority

122. Officers of the Authority

123. Establishment of the Transport Trust Fund

124. Funds and Resources of the Authority

125. Application of the Authority’s Revenues

126. Power to Borrow

127. Protection of Officers and Properties of the Authority

128. Existing Rights and Liabilities

129. Proofs of Money

130 Maintenance of Declared Roads

131. Offices of the Authority

132. Procedure in Respect of Suit against the Authority

133. Bank Accounts

134. Books of Accounts

135. Audit

136. Annual Reports

137. Power to Make Regulations

PART VI – PUBLIC BUS SERVICES REFORM

138. Interpretation

139. Objectives of the Public Bus Reform Programme

140. Establishment of the Public Bus Reform Programme

141. Powers of the Bus Services

142. Functions of the Bus Services

143. Funds of the Bus Services

144. Power to Borrow and Invest

145. Restriction on Execution

146. Compliance with Public Private Partnership Law Ch.P18 Vol.9 LLS 2015

147. Grant of Franchise in Respect of Route

148. Issuance of Tickets and Pass

149 Fares

150. General Duties of Grantees

151. Alternative Dispute Resolution

152. Power to Enter and Search or Inspect

153. Sign Boards and Notices on Buses

154. Uniform

155. Conduct of Driver

156. Consumption of Alcohol

157. Power to Remove Passengers

158. General Conduct of Passengers and Intending Passengers

159. Compliance with Directions

160. Carriage of Goods

161. Dangerous Goods

162. Property to be Handed to the Driver

163. Record of Property Found

164. Safe Keeping of Property

165. Unclaimed Property

166. Person Entitled to Award

167. Costs of Packing and Carriage

168. Liability of Injury to Grantee.

169. Examination of Property

170. Prohibition in Respect of Franchise

171. Offences and Penalties

172. Power to make Regulations

Part VII (A) – MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINSTRATION AGENCY

173. Interpretation

174. Establishment of the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency

175. Functions of the Agency

176. Establishment and Composition of the Governing Board

177. Tenure of Office of Members of the Board

178. Remuneration and Allowances of Members

179. Meetings of the Board

180. Quorum

181. Proceedings of the Board

182. Validity of Proceedings

183. Disclosure of Interest

184. Voting

185. Cessation of Office of Members of the Board

186. Common Seal of the Agency

187. General Manager of the Agency

188. Legal Adviser to the Agency

189. Secretary to the Agency

190. Staff of the Agency

191. Revenue of the Agency

192. Registration and Licensing of Vehicle

193. Temporary Vehicle Identification Tag

194. Conditions and Forms of Application

195. Fees

196. Prohibition of Use of Unregistered and Unmarked Vehicles

197. Copy of Agency’s Records

198. Accounts and Audit

199. Report on Audited Account

200. Power to make Regulations

(B) – REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE SPARE PARTS DEALERS WITHIN THE STATE

201. Interpretation

202. Registration of Motor Vehicles Dealers

203. Application for Registration

204. Issuance of Certificate

205. Production of Certificate

206. Restriction of Operations of Motor Vehicle Business

207. Routine Check on Business Premises

208. Offences and Penalties

209. Power to make Regulations

Part VIII – LAGOS STATE DRIVERS’ INSTITUTE

210. Interpretation

211. Objectives of the Drivers’ Institute.

212. Establishment of the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute

213. Powers of the Institute

214. Establishment and Composition of the Governing Council.

215. Functions of the Council

216. Appointment and Tenure of Office of Members of the Council

217. Remuneration and Allowances

218. Meetings of Council

219. Proceedings of the Council

220. Validity of Proceedings

221. Quorum

222. Voting

223. Filling of Vacancy

224. Power to Co-opt

225. Termination of Appointment.

226. Common Seal of the Institute

227. General Manager of the Institute

228. Legal Adviser of the Institute

229. Secretary of the Institute

230. Staff of the Institute

231. Funds of the Institute

232. Gifts, Donations, Grants and Endowment

233. Enforcement

234. Offences and Penalties

235. Bank Accounts

236. Audit

237. Annual Report

238. Power to make Regulations.

Part IX – LAGOS STATE NUMBER PLATE PRODUCTION AUTHORITY

239. Interpretation

240. Objectives of the Authority

241. Establishment of the Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority

242. Powers of the Authority

243. Functions of the Authority

244. Establishment and Composition of the Board

245. Tenure of Office of Members of the Board.

246. Remuneration and Allowances

247. Meetings of the Board

248. Proceedings.

249. Validity of Proceedings

250. Quorum

251. Voting

252. Power to Co-opt

253. Cessation of Office of Members of the Board

254. Disclosure of Interest

255. General Manager of the Authority

256. The Secretary of the Authority

257. Staff of the Authority

258. Application of the Pension Reform Law

259. Notice of Action against the Authority

260. Protection of Members and Staff of the Authority

261. Service of Documents

262. Restriction of Execution against the Property of Authority

263. Common Seal of the Authority

264. Funds and Resources of the Authority

265. Application of Funds

266. Power to Borrow

267. Bank Account(s)

268. Account(s)

269. Audit

270. Annual Report

271. Power to make Regulations

Part X – LAGOS STATE WATERWAYS AUTHORITY

272. Interpretation

273. Establishment of the Lagos State Waterways Authority

274. Powers of the Authority

275. Functions of the Authority

276. Establishment and Composition of the Governing Board

277. Appointment of Members of the Board

278. Tenure of Office of Members of the Board

279. Remuneration and Allowances

280. Meetings of the Board

281. Proceedings of the Board

282. Validity of Proceedings

283. Quorum

284. Voting

285. Power to Co-opt

286. Cessation of Office of Members of the Board

287. Common Seal of the Authority

288. Grant of Licence

289. Suspension of Licence

290. Revocation of Licence

291. General Manager of the Authority

292. Legal Adviser of the Authority

293. Secretary of the Authority

294. Establishment of the State Water ways Guard Corps

295. Staff of the Authority

296. Application of the Pension Reform Law

297. Operation and Control of Licenced Services

298. Frequency of Services and Carrying Capacity

299. Alteration of Services

300. The Authority to Specify Piers and Berths

301. Power to Enter, Inspect and Seize

302. Power to Remove and Dispose

303. Funds of the Authority

304. Power to Borrow

305. Power to Accept Gifts

306. Bank Accounts

307. Audit

308. Annual Report

309. Annual Estimates

310. Arbitration

311. Offences and Penalties

312. Power to make Regulations

Part XI – GENERAL PROVISIONS

313. Interpretation

314. Application

315. Traffic Signs

316. Control of Traffic on Bridges

317. Duty in Case of an Accident

318. False Information by Offender

319. Power to Retain Driver’s Licence in certain Circumstances

320. Contravention of Terms of a Licence

321. Other Liabilities

322. Provision of Vehicle Removal Parks by the State

323. General Penalty

324. Corrupt Officers

325. Application of the Law to the Public Officers

326. Power to make Regulations

327. Transition, Repeal and Savings.

328. Citation and Commencement

A LAW TO CONSOLIDATE ALL LAWS RELATING TO THE TRANSPORT SECTOR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN LAGOS STATE AND FOR CONNECTED PURPOSES.

THE LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY enacts as follows:

PART I – ADMINISTRATION OF TRANSPORT SECTOR IN LAGOS STATE

Interpretation.

1.       In this Law, unless the context otherwise requires –

“Commissioner” means the Commissioner for Transportation or a member of the State Executive Council charged with the responsibility for the management of the transport sector in the State;

“Department” includes Agencies;

“Governor” means the Governor of Lagos State;

“House” means Lagos State House of Assembly;

“Ministry” means the Ministry of Transportation; and

“State” means Lagos State of Nigeria.

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