Noise Pollution: Lagos state set Observe Horn Free Day October 15

The Lagos State Government said it
has set aside Wednesday, October 15,
2014 to be observed as a Horn Free
Day.
The Commissioner for Transportation,
Kayode Opeifa, made this known in
his Alausa office on Friday.
The Commissioner said that the
observance of the Horn Free Day is
expected to reduce noise pollution
from the use of the horn, improve
road courtesy, improve lane
discipline and draw
motorists’attention to the importance
of road discipline and mutual respect
for other road users.
He said that Governor Fashola has
challenged road users in Lagos State
to observe a Horn Free Day, which is
designed to complement the on-
going efforts by the Lagos State
Government in the provision and
upgrading of traffic infrastructure
across the State.
The activities lined up towards the
Horn Free Day, would involve active
engagement of radio and television
stations in generating discussions
challenging road users to observe a
Horn Free Day.
It would also include endorsement by
relevant stakeholders, as well as
ember months campaign by the
Vehicle Inspection Service to
advocate, educate and enlighten road
users on road safety.
The Law Enforcement Training
Institute (LETI) would also be
embarking on a community outreach
programme which involves market
and motor park engagements that will
provide an avenue for discussion of
the Horn Free Day and the
engagement of Traffic Safety
Ambassadors to partner with the
Ministry of Transportation to support
the successful observation of the
Horn Free Day.
Opeifa urged all motorists, Lagosians
and the general public to support the
State Government by observing and
adhering to the Horn Free Day
exercise.
Source: www.m.dailytimes.com.ng/
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