Why Motorists Cannot Change Car's Colour Without NTSA's Approval

Vehicle owners in the country are required by law to apply for approval from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) before initiating the process of changing a car’s colour.

The requirement was specifically set by the government to curb cases of fraud, theft and even traffic offences.

All vehicle modifications are captured in both logbooks and auction sheets too. 

In the logbooks, car owners are allowed to record full details of their automobiles which are approved after NTSA inspection. 

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The details are also stored in a government central database. 

“Section 6 (7) of the Traffic Act provides that where the registered particulars of any vehicles change, including the engine number, chassis number or colour, the owner of the vehicle shall inform the National Transport and Safety Authority for amendment,” the law states.

Process of Changing Vehicle’s Colour

Log in to NTSA Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS) 

Select vehicle inspection 

Select create new booking to change particulars 

Once the inspection report is uploaded, apply for change of particulars, in this case, colour. 

Select vehicle registration, then select change of particulars and fill in the required details

Then pay the required fee. 

Requirements 

NTSA requires an original logbook, a vehicle inspection report and a sworn affidavit.

Vehicle owners must also present their original national identification card to facilitate the process.

Owners are further expected to change the colour as indicated in the inspection report.

A car at a mechanic shop being repainted.

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