“Get New Number Plate, Faded One Is A Risk To The Vehicle And The Owner” – FRSC Advises Motorists

“Get new number plate, faded one is a risk to the vehicle and the owner” – FRSC advises Nigerian motorists.

Says legible ones help authorities to identify vehicles when they are involved in accidents, stolen or used for illicit activity.

Noted that the use of harsh materials such chemicals and detergents to wash them are some of the reasons why it fades easily.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised Nigerian motorists to visit any State Licencing Offices to apply for new and legible number plates to replace the faded ones on their vehicles.

Speaking on the importance of seeing clearly the details on a number plate, the FRSC said that they help the authorities to identify vehicles when they are involved in accidents, stolen or used for illicit activity.

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“Number Plates are designed for security and safety of the vehicle. It helps easy retrieval of information regarding the vehicle and the owner in the event of theft, criminal acts or emergencies.”

The FRSC added that :

“Make the security of vehicle a priority, replace faded Number Plates with new ones today. When your Number Plate fades, contact relevant State Licencing Offices for a replacement. Faded Number Plate is a risk to the vehicle and the owner.”

The Agency noted that the use of harsh materials such chemicals and detergents as well as other harsh objects to wash them are some of the reasons why license plate, also known as vehicle registration plate, fades easily.

“Vehicle Number Plates are not designed to last forever. Weather conditions, constant use of chemicals and detergents as well as other harsh objects can easily clean out the coloring on the plate.”

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