Nigeria Highway Code
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  • Drivers licence

III. HOW TO OBTAIN DRIVERS' LICENCE

  • Obtain and complete Form MVA 11 from Motor Licencing Authority (MLA).
  • Attend driving test with the appropriate authority for desired category of driver's licence 11 Form
  • If successful, a certificate would be issued indicating the class of licence qualified for
  • Pay the prescribed fee to the Motor Licencing Authority (MLA).
  • MLA sends the Form to FRSC (IPC) for processing
  • Driver applicant proceeds to FRSC Information Processing Centre (IPC) for physical capture of photograph, finger print and signature.
  • Processed licence is sent to MLA for distribution to successful applicants
  • An experienced driver may in addition obtain trade test certificate Issues (3), (2) and (1) from the ministry of labour and productivity.
  • The minimum age for driving is 18 years
  • The terminal age for driving is 70 years
Note: Changing category of drivers' licence requires a new test
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Nigeria Highway Code, 2015-2023