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What is Motor Third-Party Insurance? According to the Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance Act of 1945. The act made it mandatory for all vehicle owners and users to obtain the Third-Party Insurance before putting their vehicles to use on the road or highways to protect the public or third parties that may sustain death, injuries […]
It is general knowledge that all vehicles, before they can freely move on the road need to be registered by the government and driver, licensed. Also, there are a few documents all drivers must possess to certify that their vehicle is registered and in good condition. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY A PRIVATE CAR LIKE TOYOTA CAMRY: […]
Even though driving is a universal skill and one which all must possess at a certain age, driving in Lagos requires special skills; one that only ‘Lagosians’ possess. To keep safe while driving in Lagos, there are some unspoken rules/facts you need to be constantly conscious of. You’re the only normal person. Your first mistake […]
Driving on the streets of Lagos can be an extreme sport especially if you’re not a Lagosian and new to the Lagos life. If you live in Lagos, it’s about a hundred percent certain that you can very well relate to this. There’s even a popular saying that before the cock crows, Lagosians are already […]
Although having tinted glass in your car makes it look cool, mysterious, and keeps the sun out. It’s no news that cars with tinted glasses are now used to perpetrate crimes in society mostly because people on the outside cannot see who or what’s happening in the vehicle hence the need for regulation of usage. […]
Plate numbers are official sets of numbers and letters attached to the front or the back of a road vehicle. It serves as a means of identification for cars. Humans have ID cards, cars have plate numbers. The currently used Nigerian vehicle registration plates were introduced in the year 1992 and later revised in 2011 […]
Safety on the roads is an important metric to the Lagos state government hence the need to deploy penalties for traffic offenses. It is important to know that the least financial penalty to be paid under the traffic law in Lagos State is N20,000. There are other related expenditure like towing fees etc How to […]
What is an Articulated Vehicle? An articulated vehicle is a vehicle which has a permanent or semi-permanent pivot joint in its construction, allowing the vehicle to turn more sharply. In a broader sense, any vehicle towing a trailer or semi-trailer could be described as articulated. Why Articulated Vehicle Number Plate? The Lagos State Ministry of […]
The fines you pay, if you are caught by law enforcement in Lagos can easily add up to about N50,000 if you are not careful. As a matter of fact, if you think the figure is high, did you know you could also be imprisoned or get your vehicle impounded? If you think this is […]
Whether you are in Lagos or in any other part of Nigeria, you can cut the stress of going out while you renew your vehicle (saloon car, SUV, truck, bike) original papers (which include vehicle license, road worthiness certificate, third party insurance, comprehensive insurance, tinted glass permit, local government papers and a lot more) without […]