The population of Lagos State is believed to be over 20 million. Aside from the business opportunities it presents, the huge population is also negatively influencing traffic gridlock in the state.
There are multiple cases of stolen vehicles too. That’s the major reason the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) will go to any mile to arrest any Lagos driver who does not possess certain documents.
This sort of embarrassment usually comes when you have an urgent appointment to catch up. However, it’s possible to avoid your vehicle being impounded by any Police Officer or VIO (Vehicle Inspection Officers).
These officials are always on the lookout for victims. It doesn’t matter if you have the following documents as you drive your car.
Hackney permit
The Hackney permit seems to be a special document by the Lagos State Government. As a Lagos State Driver, you are required to have this permit to enable you to drive on Lagos roads without any form of harassment.
This document is usually issued to you at the point of registering your vehicle and does not require any form of inspection whatsoever
Drivers license
The FRSC is saddled with the responsibility of issuing a driver’s license in Nigeria. It is a valid document required by the law from every driver. Having a driver’s license from the FRSC simply means that you are qualified to drive.
To obtain a driver’s license (3-5 years), you are required to pay between N26,000 and N30,000. Of course, you must have attained the age of 18 before you can issue To qualify for this license, you must be at least attained 18 years.
Certificate of Roadworthiness
You must have a certificate of roadworthiness to drive on Lagos road. This document simply shows that your vehicle is road-worthy and certified to run on Nigerian road a stated period of time.
To obtain this document you have to pay at least N2,500 depending on the type of your vehicle. You get it from Vehicles Inspection Officer. They ascertain your vehicle and be sure to keep your vehicle in top shape in order to scale this process.
Proof of ownership
This is one of the first documents you need to get when you buy your vehicle. The document proves that you own the vehicle. It is also gotten from the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).
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Insurance Certificate
Even though there is isn’t any benefit of paying for this, it doesn’t stop you from paying your insurance. The insurance certificate is insurance for your vehicle. By law, it is supposed to provide financial protection against physical damage resulting from traffic but then, who is going to pay you?
Vehicle registration
The vehicle registration is a document that clearly indicates that a car has been duly registered under the Nigerian law and, as such, complies with the various regulations guiding this act.