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Nigerian court backs FRSC’s power to punish drivers with fake or hand-painted plates

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
August 8, 2025
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A court ruling has strengthened Nigeria’s fight against unsafe and illegal vehicle identification, giving the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) fresh legal backing to crack down on fake and hand-painted number plates.

The Federal High Court in Lagos on June 23, 2025, ruled that FRSC acted within the law when it fined Ojo Victor Olomi and seized his driver’s licence for using a non-reflective, hand-painted plate. Justice Musa Kakaki dismissed Olomi’s claim that the penalty violated his rights.

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The National Road Traffic Regulations 2016 require all plates to be reflective for improved visibility, enhanced security, and effective enforcement. The FRSC states that such standards help prevent crimes, improve road safety, and support automated traffic monitoring.

“This verdict is a nod from the judiciary validating FRSC’s powers to enforce traffic laws without fear or favour,” said Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps’ Public Education Officer. “It draws a clear line that hand-painted plates are a punishable offence.”

Between July and August 2025, FRSC said it seized 350 vehicles nationwide for using fake or unauthorised plates. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed urged drivers to comply, warning that altering or tampering with plates compromises safety and aids criminal activity.

“We will continue our duties with professionalism, integrity, and respect for all Nigerians’ rights,” Mohammed said.

Read more on Lagos registers over 10,000 trucks with new E-call up system to ease Lekki traffic

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