Dealers in motorcycle spare parts in Lagos State have complained of low patronage, following the implementation of the new Traffic Law in the state.
Some of the dealers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the restriction on the operation of commercial motorcyclists had affected their turnover.
The Traffic law, enacted on August 2, prohibits the operations of commercial motorcyclists on 475 highways and bridges across the metropolis.
Governor Babatunde Fashola had said, while signing the law, that the restriction was to tackle growing cases of motorcycle related accidents.
One of the dealers in Agege, Mr Emeka Chibuzor, said that business was at its lowest ebb at the moment.
``Before the law was enacted, I used to sell between six and seven motorcycles in a week and on a good day when business is extremely good, I can sell up to 10.
``But nobody is buying anymore.
``Why would anybody buy when he cannot freely operate on all roads? I rely on miracles to sell these days. Business is really bad,’’ Chibuzor complained.
Another dealer at Ipaja road, who identified himself as Anthony, said that his turnover had gone down by more than 25 per cent.
