The Lagos State Government has introduced new traffic offences and fines to promote road safety and discipline. Here are the updated offences and penalties:
Vehicle Documentation and Licensing
1. Driving without a driver’s license: Impound vehicle
2. Driving with fake number plates: N30,000, 3 years in prison
3. Driving with forged vehicle particulars: 6 months in prison
4. Driving with fake driver’s license: 6 months in prison
Vehicle Maintenance and Safety
1. Driving without road worthiness: Impound vehicle
2. Driving with worn-out tire: N30,000
3. Driving without spare tire: N30,000
4. Driving smoking vehicle: N30,000
5. No fire extinguisher: N30,000
6. Broken windscreen: N30,000
7. Tinted windscreen: N30,000
Traffic Rules and Regulations
1. Disobeying LASTMA Officer: N30,000/Impound vehicle
2. Neglect of traffic direction light: 3 months in prison
3. One-way driving: 3 years in prison
4. Failure to yield to right of way of pedestrian at zebra crossing: N20,000 (1st), N30,000 (subsequent)
Driver Behavior
1. Smoking while driving: N30,000/Impound vehicle
2. Physically assaulting traffic officer: N50,000/6 months in prison
3. Eating and driving with one hand: 3 months in prison
4. Driving without fastened seat belt: N30,000
Commercial Vehicles
1. Not painting commercial vehicle approved color: N50,000
2. No car hire service permit: N20,000 (1st), N30,000 (2nd), Impound vehicle
Parking and Obstruction
1. Parking on yellow line on public highway/illegal parking: N20,000 (1st), N30,000 (subsequent)
2. Obstruction of traffic: N20,000
3. Picking/Dropping passengers on illegal bus stop: N50,000
BRT and Walkways
1. Driving on BRT lanes: N70,000
2. Driving on walkway or kerb: Impound
3. Reversing on highway & parking on walkways: N50,000
Remember, ignorance is not an excuse. Obey traffic laws and drive responsibly.
