Drivers altering their vehicle plates have been warned—they risk paying the FRSC vehicle number plate fine if caught—www.naijnaira.com reports.
The warning follows a Federal High Court judgment in Lagos confirming the Federal Road Safety Corps’ power to enforce number plate rules.
According to The Punch, Justice Musa Kakaki delivered the ruling on June 23, 2025, after dismissing a lawsuit from Ojo Olomi, who challenged both his fine and the seizure of his driver’s licence.
Olomi’s offence was hand-painting his plate, which violates the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2016, and is considered a serious breach by the FRSC.
“This judgment makes it clear—tampering with plates in any way is a punishable offence,” FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed said.
FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide added that the court’s decision dispels misconceptions from earlier rulings and cements the corps’ legal standing on vehicle identification enforcement.
He stated the confiscation of Olomi’s licence was lawful and did not infringe on his rights, as the action was tied to a recognised traffic violation.
The agency stressed that compliance with plate regulations is essential for road safety, warning motorists to avoid any modifications, including repainting.
The ruling is expected to strengthen FRSC operations, particularly in cases involving altered number plates, and may prompt stricter roadside checks nationwide.
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