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/article/noise-
pollution-lagos-observe-horn-free-day-
october-15
