Dispatch Riders Exempted From Motorcycle Ban, Says Lagos Police | Sahara Reporters

The police gave the clarification amidst outcry on the ban and explanation on the kind of motorcycles affected by the ban.

The Lagos State Police Command has said that dispatch riders were exempted from the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in Lagos.

The statement reads,"Lagos State Police Command wishes to reiterate that motorcycles used for courier services are not included in the restrictions by Lagos State. "Dispatch riders must put on their crash helmets and should have the dispatch box fixed at the back of the motorcycle. Odumosu added that power bikes are also not affected by the restrictions as he warned officers on enforcement to strictly abide by the rules of engagement as contained in the extant laws.

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