abhosts:

Hello Car Experts,
I just bought a Brand New Car, but license plate and Registration Papers are not ready yet. I want to know if driving it can warrant any problems with law enforcement in Lagos. Thanks

Siena:

Are we talking brand new, from a dealership, or a car imported into Nigeria, as a used car?

abhosts:

Brand New from a Dealership.
Thanks

Redstone:
People, I don't think you all understand the angle the plate number issue have taken, and I guess that is why our man who just bought a brand new car wants to drive without plate numbers, because he can't wait.

Well, I just bought a tokunbo 4x4, and it took more 2 weeks before I could secure a plate number registration for it, It is ridiculous that one will buy a car in Nigeria and plate number which usually is secure within 48 hours now takes 2 weeks to get if not more. The excuse is that there are no materials on ground to print plate ( Do govt give previous pales for free) the business of plate number issuance is a growing concern and the govt makes profit from it, some people say there is a rift between Lagos state govt and FRSC. Can Federal govt look into this anormally because it is getting that bad.

Secondly, few weeks ago I went for the renewal of my driver licence, and guess what people, it was like we were in a general hospital, crowd everywhere sitted around like we were waiting for some special doctor, and at the end of the day, I was given a date in April to come and check, not even to get the drivers licence. Other people can just for capturing of their picture and signature, and guess what, they filled out application/renewal forms since last year November.

Where is Nigeria heading to? People.

lonelydora:
As long as it's a brand new car, there's nothing to worry about except tips to policemen who will want to delay you. Nothing like custom wahala.
I drove a brand new Kia Cerato from Lagos to Ph sometime last year without issues on the road. The policemen were like "Oga you buy new car, give us our drink money" i usually give them 200 or 500 naira depending on my mood. Just got stopped like 6 road blocks all within Edo and Delta state.

olas2u:
Are you not a Nigerian?its possible you end up losing the car or customs people will play smart on you,police will chop you will different tricks,they may call you a big thief that stole the car.just wait or drive around only in your locality.

bravolad:


Although this thread is as old as man, for the records and for those who might decide to buy cars and drive before registration is completed. The law allows you a three month (3) window period within which to register your car. Within this period, you could drive your car to any part of the country if your papers are genuine. For brand new cars, custom would not even stop you. Your worry should be losing your car to armed robbers.