By Mary Agidi
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The first of its kind computerised vehicle inspection service is set to commence in Ondo state as the needed machines have been installed.

The computerised vehicle inspection service would be used to diagnose  vehicle’s parts to ensure it is fit to be on the road in order to avert accidents.

Disclosing this was the State Director of Vehicle Inspection Services, Mr. Alaba Adeleye in an interview with The Hope in Akure.

According to him, the machines were procured by the state government to replace the analogue inspection, and will start full operation within three weeks in Akure, Ondo, and Owo.

The VIO boss explained that the development is aimed at ensuring safety, and prevent accidents resulting from ricketing vehicles on our roads, noting that the machine will help to detect the condition of a vehicle within seconds.

He noted that before a vehicle is allowed to ply the road, the user is expected to possess roadworthiness certificate,which is renewable every six months for commercial drivers, and annually for private vehicle users.

Adeleye however added that, henceforth, before the certificate is issued or renewed, vehicles will be inspected with the machines.

The VIO director appreciated the efforts of the current administration in Ondo state at putting the road networks in good condition, noting that good roads will prevent accidents occurrences.

He appealed to the public not to see the activities of VIO as witch-hunting the road users, but rather to ensure safety.

He also enjoined drivers to drive to live, and watch speed rather than watching time while using the road.