FRSC Welcomes Court Ruling Affirming Enforcement Powers

FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has applauded a recent Federal High Court judgement that reaffirmed its authority to penalise motorists who violate traffic regulations, particularly those involving vehicle number plate standards.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, in Abuja.

THE WHISTLER reports that the ruling was delivered on June 23, 2025, by Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos. It followed legal proceedings in suit number FHC/L/CS/2367/2024 between one Ojo Victor Olomi and the Federal Road Safety Commission.

According to Ogungbemide, the court dismissed Olomi’s challenge to the legality of the fine imposed on him and the confiscation of his driver’s licence by FRSC personnel.

The case arose from Olomi’s use of a hand-painted, non-reflective number plate, which violated the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2016.

The regulation stipulates that all number plates must remain reflective to ensure proper visibility, aid law enforcement, and bolster road security.

“Justice Kakaki affirmed that the applicant’s action was a violation recognised by law and declared that the confiscation of his driver’s licence did not infringe on his fundamental human rights, as claimed,” Ogungbemide stated.

He added that the court also clarified that the case differed significantly from a previous ruling in Chinwike Ezebube v. FRSC, reiterating that hand-painted number plates constitute a punishable traffic offence.

Describing the judgement as a landmark victory, Ogungbemide said it represents a strong judicial endorsement of the FRSC’s statutory powers to enforce road safety laws and maintain vehicle identification standards.

Reacting to the development, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, urged motorists to desist from any acts that compromise road safety or violate established regulations, including tampering with or altering number plates.

Mohammed also advised the public to disregard misleading interpretations of past rulings and take note of the legal clarity offered by the new judgement.

“The FRSC remains committed to its mission of creating a safer motoring environment and will continue to carry out its lawful duties with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the rights of all Nigerians,” he said.

The Corps reiterated its resolve to enforce traffic regulations and promote public compliance to enhance road safety nationwide.

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