The Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has directed a nationwide clampdown on motorcycles and tricycles without number plates with effect from August 1st, 2019. He said motorcycles and tricycles without number plate are believed not to be captured in the National Vehicle database hence, in the event of a crash or crime, cannot be traced. According to him, “The National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR) 2012 was made pursuant to section 5(e) of the FRSC (Establishment) Act, 2007 and specifies the type of Identification Number Plates for all categories of vehicles including motorcycles, tricycles, and omnibus. He advised the general public to desist from patronizing motorcycles and tricycles without number plates as they stand the risk of been abandoned in times of crash or crime. Kazeem recalled that the National Vehicle Identification Scheme has immensely aided the recovery of stolen vehicles and track down perpetrators of such act.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 20, 2019 18:22 UTC