Hiding your number plates is against the law- Police issue warning to drivers

According to the Nigeria Police, it is illegal for drivers to obscure their licence plates for any purpose.

On Friday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, revealed this in a message posted on his X account.

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According to him, registration numbers must always be visible.

“It is a common occurrence to witness numerous car owners and drivers covering their licence plates without any justification; this is improper and potentially illegal,” Adejobi stated.

“You don’t hide your licence plate in any way. All cars must be properly registered, which means that the registration numbers must always be visible.

He claims that there are some exceptions, such as “pennant officers” and the leaders of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, who drive official vehicles decorated with flags or pennants.

Adejobi declared, “Their numbers and pennants correspond with the seal of their offices or ranks (military or police). The pennant must be lowered by 6 o’clock with their numbers hidden, or they must leave the automobile when the drivers are moving their vehicles.

The unlawful use of covered number plates and unmarked cars has been outlawed nationwide by the police on multiple occasions.