When VIO stops you to check your papers, just SHOW them this (photo)

When VIO stops you to check your papers, just SHOW them this (photo)

The Vehicle Inspection Unit officials have been tasked to ensure that only roadworthy vehicles are allowed on roads.

If a driver defaults, he/she can attract hefty punishments. VIO officials will check to determine if your vehicle is roadworthy.

However, Dr Joe Abah, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, has revealed an interesting memo that will stop drivers from being harassed unjustly.

He tweeted this circular:

Below is a picture of the memo:

Internal circular to VIO officers
Internal circular to VIO officers

The circular makes it clear that VIO officers have no business checking vehicles between 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm.

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Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has posted a list of documents ever Nigerian driver must have to avoid been penalized or their vehicle been impounded.

Legit.ng compiled a full list. Your driver's license is one must have by every driver. To get one you should apply to the FRSC office, undergo a mandatory driving test and pay a token.

Watch a Legit.ng video on how to save below:

Source: Legit.ng

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Adrianna Simwa (Lifestyle writer) Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Legit.ng where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years. She has worked for The Hoth, The Standard Group and Triple P Media. Adrianna graduated from Nairobi University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2020. In 2023, Simwa finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her through her email: adriannasimwa@gmail.com