Here are the most important car papers in Nigeria
Valid Driver’s license
The Nigerian driver’s license is a legal document granted by the Nigerian government mandating individuals to use vehicles on the Nigerian road.
It is made of plastic material and has the passport photograph of the owner. It also carries vital biometric data like age, blood group, surname, address etc.
According to (510(4) of the FRSC Act, 2007 establishment, the FRSC has the right to arrest and charge any driver on the road without a valid driver’s license.
The Police, vehicle inspection officers, and even state traffic management officers can also prosecute drivers without a driver’s license.
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Vehicle proof of ownership certificate
A vehicle proof of ownership certificate is an important car paper every Nigerian Driver needs to keep handy, especially while in his car.
It is a certificate that shows a legal transfer of ownership from the old owner to the new owner of the vehicle in question.
Security agencies may suspect that the vehicle is not yours without this document. It is a necessity.
Vehicle license
How do you show you have the legal backing to ply your vehicle across the Nigerian highway? By presenting a vehicle license.
The vehicle license is a document that shows that a motor vehicle is legally allowed to be on the Nigerian road. It contains information that can be used to identify your vehicle.
It is recommended you affixed it to the windshield of your car. It is one of the car papers Nigerian security personnel may be looking out for at a ‘checkpoint’.
Certificate of Roadworthiness
Just like the vehicle license, the certificate of roadworthiness is another car paper security agents look out for. Without this document, your car is a menace and is not fit to be driven on the Nigerian road.
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Insurance Certificate
Though completely overlooked, there are stories of drivers getting into trouble with the law because they fail to show a vehicle insurance certificate.
If a driver is involved in an accident or any misfortune, an insurance certificate will cover the financial loss of that vehicle.
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