A Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting drivers with faded vehicle number plates.
Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order, also prohibiting the FRSC from imposing fines or punishments on drivers with faded number plates.
The court’s decision was in response to a suit filed by Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube against the FRSC. Ezebube’s lawyer, U.G. Nwokedi, argued that the FRSC, as the sole designer and producer of vehicle number plates in Nigeria, is responsible for their quality and durability.
The court’s ruling raises important questions about the FRSC’s role in ensuring road safety. While the FRSC has argued that faded number plates pose a security risk, the court’s decision suggests that the corps cannot penalize drivers for issues with the number plates themselves .
Key Takeaways from the Ruling:
– FRSC Responsibility: The FRSC is responsible for the quality and durability of vehicle number plates.
– No Penalization: The FRSC cannot penalize drivers for faded number plates.
– Replacement Process: Drivers can replace faded number plates through the FRSC, but the process and costs are unclear.
The implications of this ruling are significant, and it remains to be seen how the FRSC will respond. One thing is clear: drivers with faded number plates can no longer be arrested or penalized by the FRSC.
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