***Urges motorists to use only official channels, avoid touts
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has cautioned residents against dealing with fraudsters illegally selling vehicle number plates, citing an increase in impersonation by touts amid a temporary shortage.
In a statement released on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 the Director in charge of DRTS, Dr. Abdulateef Bello clarified that the current scarcity of number plates is due to irregular and insufficient supply from the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Plant. The agency assured that efforts are underway to resolve the situation.
“The DRTS firmly disassociates itself from these illegal activities and strongly cautions members of the public against dealing with any individual—staff or agent—who claims to sell number plates outside of the official system,” the statement read.
The agency advised residents to complete all transactions only through the designated self-service portal: https://selfservice.fctevreg.com, where official prices for number plates and related services are publicly listed.
To curb the fraudulent activities, DRTS said it is working closely with security agencies to identify, arrest, and prosecute those posing as officials or engaging in illegal sales.
Residents are also encouraged to report suspicious individuals or unauthorized dealers directly to the DRTS management.
Reaffirming its commitment to service integrity, the DRTS emphasized that it will continue to uphold transparency, efficiency, and accountability in delivering services to the motoring public in the FCT.
