MUST READ!!!: New FINES for Traffic Offence in Lagos State

The Lagos State House of Assembly, last Thursday, July 12, passed the bill, ready for Fashola’s assent.

The bill which emanated from the executive arm, is aimed at regulating vehicular movement and to impose strict sanctions and enforcement on any erring vehicle operator in the state.

1. Riding a motor-cycle against traffic
(Penalty) 1st time offender – N20,000 fine; subsequent offender N30,000 fine or the riders motor-cycle will be impounded 
 
2. Riding on the kerb, median or road setbacks
(Penalty) 1st time offender – N20,000 fine; subsequent offender N30,000 fine or the riders motor-cycle will be impounded
 
3.One way driving - (Penalty) 3year jail term after psychiatric examination

4. Smoking while driving - (Penalty) N20,000 fine
 
5. Failure to give way to traffic on the left at a roundabout - (Penalty) N20,000 fine
 
6. Disobeying traffic control - (Penalty) N20,000 fine 

7.Violation of route by commercial vehicles - (Penalty) N20,000 fine

8. Riding motor-cycle without crash helmet for rider and passenger - (Penalty) N20,000 or 3years imprisonment or both

9. Under-aged person (under 18yrs) riding a motorcycle - (Penalty) N20,000 fine 

10. Driving without valid driver’s license - (Penalty) Vehicle to be impounded

11. Learner driver without permit - (Penalty) N20,000 fine

12. driving with fake number plate - (Penalty) 1st offender N20,000 fine and 6 month imprisonment or both.