Vehicle Alteration: Legal Implications of Car Upgrading in Nigeria
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is the primary agency responsible for enforcing road traffic rules through its National Road Traffic Regulations (NRTR), 2012. Under these regulations, any change to a vehicle’s original factory specifications requires official notification and approval. A foundational rule in this regard is found in Regulation 13(3) of the NRTR, 2012, which mandates that the owner of a vehicle must, within fourteen days, notify the Licensing Authority of any alteration to the vehicle. This means that any significant change to a vehicle’s chassis, body, or colour must be reported