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Full Meaning and Functions of VIO Nigeria

Full Meaning and Funtion of VIO Nigeria

Have you been wondering what the full meaning of VIO is?

If you reside in Nigeria you will see some of their officials on the highway. Well you are in the right place.

We will not only be looking at the Full meaning but also the Functions of VIO.

Full Meaning of VIO

The full meaning of VIO is Vehicle Inspection Officers. They are as known as the Roads Traffic Services (DRTS). 

Now that we know what the full meaning of VIO is, we shall be looking at the Function of VIO.

Functions of VIO Nigeria

  • If you have ever travelled by road before in Nigeria, you must have seen the VIO agent with their uniform which is White and Navy. Below are some of the functions of VIO.
  • They are responsible for ensuring that all Vehicles on the road are roadworthy that is the are fit to ply the road, so as to avoid accident.
  • They are responsible for the training of drivers, not only in the practical aspect of driving but also theoretically that is teaching the drivers all the road signs, rules and regulation of the road before insuring Driver’s license to the driver.

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  • They are tasked with the responsibility of training and testing of riders for riders card
    They organize seminars and public lectures in order to educate drivers in order to reduce and prevent road accident.
  • Another funtion of VIO is that They inspect accident vehicles
  • They are the ones responsible for issuing of certificate of driving schools
  • They train and test applicant for Driver’s license
  • They train and test applicant for Rider’s card

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Other Functions of VIO Nigeria5 Most Expensive Secondary Schools in Anambra State officers is that they can stop you on the road, and the officer is permitted to ask to see the following items:

As a Private vehicle driver:

  • Drivers license
  • Vehicle license
  • MOT/Roadworthiness certificate
  • Insurance certificate
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Spare tyre
  • C-caution
  • Wheel spinner
  • Jack
  • First Aid kit
  • Touch Light
  • Spare fan belt
  • Tow rope

As a Commercial vehicle driver:

  • Drivers license
  • Vehicle license
  • Roadworthiness certificate
  • Insurance certificate
  • Hackney/stage carriage permit
  • FireSpare extinguisher
  • tyre

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C-caution

Vehicle’s accordance with state approved commercial color
Two crash helmets (Motorcycle)

They cooperate with other relevant agencies that are engaged in road safety activities so as to prevent accident on the highway.

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