The acting police Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that documents such as vehicle licence, driver’s licence, and certificate of insurance, especially for private car owners are the documents that need to be shown to the police on demand at any checkpoint or on routine patrol. This was stated via the official Twitter handle Sunday morning.
“Any policeman demanding more is a deviant and he must be dealt with. If not, many Nigerians will suffer from him and his likes. Don’t die in silence, speak out to save yourself and others. I will still be on this issue soon,” he tweeted. “No policeman should demand your customs papers. No. Except they are on joint operation, not just on mere routine checks. And for now, we have suspended the issuance of tinted glass permits, so we don’t expect our men to disturb Nigerians on this.”
Adejobi further noted that the police are to stop any vehicle with tints, search the vehicle, and its occupants, but not delay the driver for not having tinted glass permits.
“Report them if you are so delayed so that we ask them questions,” he wrote on the microblogging platform. “Please take note that police don’t demand allocation of number papers, it is not necessary, since a vehicle has been registered, all you need to have with you as mentioned are vehicle licence, certificate of insurance and driver’s licence. Simple.”
In detail, Understanding the documents cars owners must tender to police in Nigeria
- Driver’s License: This is a document issued by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) that serves as proof that the driver is authorized to operate a motor vehicle on Nigerian roads.
- Vehicle Particulars: This document contains information about the vehicle, including the make, model, year of manufacture, engine number, and chassis number. It is issued by the licensing authority and is used to verify that the vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
- Certificate of Road Worthiness: This is a document that confirms that the vehicle has been inspected and deemed roadworthy by a licensed vehicle inspection officer. It is issued by the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) and must be renewed annually.
- Insurance Certificate: Car owners are required to have valid insurance coverage for their vehicles. The proof of insurance should indicate the policy number, coverage dates, and other relevant details.
- Vehicle License: This is a document that confirms that the vehicle is licensed to be driven on Nigerian roads. It is issued by the licensing authority and must be renewed annually.
- Proof of Ownership: This document shows that the driver is the legal owner of the vehicle. It can be in the form of a bill of sale, registration certificate, or another legal document.
- Tinted Permit: If a car has tinted windows, the driver must obtain a permit from the police. The permit allows the driver to use tinted windows legally.
- Fire Extinguisher: Car owners are required to carry a functional fire extinguisher in their vehicles. The extinguisher should be easily accessible and in good working condition.
- Warning Triangle: A warning triangle must be carried in the vehicle at all times. It is used to warn other drivers of an accident or breakdown ahead.
- First Aid Kit: Car owners are required to carry a first aid kit in their vehicles. The kit should contain basic medical supplies, such as bandages, antiseptic, and pain relievers.
It’s important to note that the specific documents required may vary depending on the state and the circumstances of the interaction with the police.
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