VIO mayors are volunteers who assist professional traffic managers in the 36 states and FCT to ease gridlock and traffic challenges
DRTS spokesman Kalu Emetu disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Abuja.
Mr Bello explained that the DRTS self-service portal, introduced in March 2023, allows vehicle owners to register, renew, and select their number plates online.
“The FCT, which has the best road networks, is still experiencing a very high rate of these traffic challenges.”
The directorate generated more than N127.541 million in 2023 from fines paid into government coffers by owners of impounded vehicles and tricycles.
The officers are to manage traffic in every part of the FCT to ensure free movement of election materials as well as those on essential duties.
The agency said the riders insistence on riding against traffic was endangering other road users.
“once a vehicle is impounded in the FCT, it is gone because we will make sure we get a court forfeiture order.”
