Updated Lagos Traffic Laws & Penalties (Complete List)
Updated Lagos Traffic Laws & Penalties (Complete List): In a drive to make Lagos state the pride of Africa and one of the most beautiful cities in the world; where traffic rules are respected and where there are low accident rates, the State Government has stepped up its game in enforcing traffic laws, with serious penalties for offenders
As we all know, Lagos state aspires to be one of the best on earth, in terms of road safety, to achieve this, the state government through its legislation enacted traffic rules and penalties for defaulters
If you are in Lagos state, try as much as possible to obey traffic laws, less you will be paying much to get your vehicle back, worst of it, your vehicle impounded
1. Driving without a Driver’s licence – Impound vehicle.
2. Driving of any vehicle by a person under 18 – N30,000.
3. Driving with fake number plates – N30,000, 3 years in prison.
4. Driving with forged vehicle particulars – 6 months in prison.
5. Driving with a fake driver’s licence – 6 months in prison.
6. Driving without road worthiness – Impound vehicle.
7. Driving only yellow – N80,000. Enforce painting 8. Driving without Hackey permit – Impound vehicle.
9. No display of Hackey permit – Impound vehicle 10. Kabu Kabu without a permit – Impound vehicle
11. Disobeying LASTMA Officer – N30,000/ Impound vehicle.
12. Neglect of traffic direction light – 3 months in prison.
13. Smoking while driving – N30,000/Impound vehicle.
14. Physically assault traffic officer – N50,000/6 months in prison.
15. Driving without full light – N50,000.
Related Posts
>How To Apply For Lagos Ride Scheme 2022: Online Application
>Top 10 construction companies in Lagos 2022 Updated
>Latest Job Vacancies in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Kano, and PH 2022/2023
>7 Exotic Amusement Parks in Lagos Nigeria (No. 1 is impressive)
>Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps 2022: Download List of Shortlisted Applicants
>2022 Updated Price List of ABC Transport Lagos (All Routes)
>How to Locate Airtel Office in Lagos (operational and administrative office)
16. Driving with worn out tyre – N30,000.
17. Driving without spare tyre – N30,000
18. Driving smoking vehicle – N30,000
19. No fire extinguisher – N30,000
20. Broken windscreen – N30,000
21. Tinted windscreen – N30,000
22. Eating and driving with one hand – 3 months in prison.
23. One-way driving – 3 years in prison
24. Driving without fastening seat belt – N30,000
25. Not painting a commercial vehicle the approved color – N50,000
26. No car hire service permit – 1st 20,000; 2nd N30,000, Impound vehicle
27. Parking on the yellow line on any public highway/ illegal parking – 1st N20,000; subsequent N30,000
28. Vehicle crossing double yellow line/center line – 1st N20,000; subsequent N30,000.
29. Staying within the yellow junction box (offside rule) – 1st N20,000; subsequent N30,000
30. Failure to yield to the right of the way of the pedestrian at a zebra crossing – 1st N20,000; subsequent N30,000
31. Failure to give to traffic on the left at a roundabout – 1st N20,000; subsequent N30,000.
32. Driving on walkway or kerb – Impound
33. Reversing on the highway & parking on walkways – 50,000 naira
34. Obstruction of traffic -20,000 naira
35. Picking/Dropping passengers on illegal B/stop -50,000 naira
36. Driving on BRT lanes – 70,000 naira.