STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR TOWING, PAYMENT AND RELEASE OF ROAD OBSTRUCTION/ABANDONED VEHICLES BY FIELD COMMANDS
Act · Transport
A Standard Operating Procedure governs the identification, towing, storage, and release of road-obstructing or abandoned vehicles by FRSC field commands, including fee structures. It targets FRSC officers, tow truck operators, and vehicle owners. This standardizes the process to remove dangers and ensure transparency.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR TOWING, PAYMENT AND RELEASE OF ROAD OBSTRUCTION/ABANDONED VEHICLES BY FIELD COMMANDS
What Is This Policy?
Operational procedures governing how FRSC field commands identify, tow, store, and release road-obstructing or abandoned vehicles, including the payment structure for recovery and storage fees.
Who Does It Target?
FRSC Field Command officers and tow truck operators Owners of vehicles towed or impounded for road obstruction Traffic management and road safety enforcement personnel Road users affected by obstructing vehicles
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Standardise the FRSC's approach to removing dangerous road obstructions, ensure transparency in towing and storage fees, and provide a clear process for vehicle owners to recover impounded vehicles.
Key Features
Towing Authority: Defines the conditions under which FRSC officers may authorise the towing of a vehicle including breakdown without warning signs, accidents, and abandoned vehicles. Towing Process: Sets out the documentation required before, during, and after towing operations. Fee Structure: Prescribes maximum fees for towing and daily storage, preventing arbitrary charges. Vehicle Release Procedure: Defines the process for vehicle owners to claim and pay for released vehicles including required proof of ownership.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All FRSC Field Commands on Nigerian federal highways Beneficiaries: Road users; vehicle owners; road safety system Funding: Towing and storage fees
How to Access
Vehicle owners must present proof of ownership and a valid driver's licence Pay towing and storage fees in full before vehicle release Dispute excessive fees with the FRSC Field Command supervisor Application method: Report to the relevant FRSC Field Command or towing storage facility.
Important Terms
Vehicles not claimed within the prescribed period may be auctioned Fees must be receipted; informal payments are not permitted FRSC officers must issue a towing receipt at the time of towing
Official Resources
Website: https://www.frsc.gov.ng Contact: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
Legal Framework
Issued under the Federal Road Safety Corps (Establishment, etc.) Act 2007 and the National Road Traffic Regulations. Operates alongside the Road Traffic Act, the Motor Vehicles Act, and the Federal Road Safety Corps Field Operations Manual.