FRSC to apprehend cars with old number plates from October 1st.

 The New Number Plate

The Old Number Plate

The FRSC in Oyo State  on Wednesday  vowed  that  motorists driving vehicles with  old number plates would be apprehended and prosecuted as from October 1, 2013.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the state’s Sector Commander, Mr. Godwin Ogagaoghene, said the validity of the old number plates would expire on September 30, 2013.

“I can assure you that from the first day in October, car owners still going about with the old number plates would be apprehended for violating the order.

“The cost of changing over from existing old number plates to the new is cheaper than if you are to obtain fresh number plates for cars that are to be newly registered.

“I, therefore, urge the public to ensure that they change over to the new number plates before October 1,” he said.

I strongly believe this is applicable to every state in Nigeria. If you are still using the old number plate, to avoid unnecessary delays and embarrassment, go and obtain the new one. Like he said, the cost of changing from the old to the new is cheaper than acquiring a new plate number. Save yourself the stress and do the right thing now.