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Snapshot of New Lagos Trafffic Law

MSN ReporterAugust 25, 2012

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S/N	Offence	Fine
1	Violation of routes by commercial vehicles	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
2	Non-display of route and routes number on vehicle	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
3	Disobeying traffic control personnel	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00, Impound vehicle
4	Parking on yellow line on any public highway/illegal parking	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
5	Parking on yellow line on any public highway/illegal parking (trailer)	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
6	Vehicle crossing double yellow line/centre line	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
7	Staying within the yellow junction box(offside rule)	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
8	Violation of Zebra crossing	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00
9	Failure to give way to traffic on the left at a roundabout	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00
10	Smoking while driving	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
11	Riding motor-cycle without crash helmet for rider.	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00 Imprisonment for a term of six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment
12	Riding a motor-cycle without rider’s permit	Impound motor cycle
13	Riding a motor-cycle: i. Against traffic ii. On the kerb, median or road set backs	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Impound motor-cycle
14	Conveying more than one passenger at any given time	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00, Imprisonment for a term of six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment
15	Installation of musical gadget on a motor-cycle	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00, Impound the set
16	Alt18eration of manufacturer’s specification on motorcycle (e.g. Handle bar/leg)	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
17	Motorcyclist resisting arrest	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
18	Operating motor-cycle without side mirrors, trafficators, brake light or rear lights	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00
19	Motor-cycle operator carrying: i. Pregnant woman ii. Adult with baby iii. Child below the age of twelve (12) years	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00. Imprisonment for a term of three (3) years, or both fine and imprisonment
20	Under aged person(under 18yrs old) riding a motorcycle	2 1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Dislodge rider
21	Motorcycle operating using horn designed for motor vehicles	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Remove horn
22	Operating a Motor-cycle in a restricted area or on prohibited route	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00 Impound motor-cycle
23	Exceeding prescribed speed limit	#100, 000.00 Imprisonment for a term of one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment
24	Tailgating an emergency vehicle	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
25	Failure of slow moving vehicle to keep to the right lane	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
26	Assault on a traffic officer(physical)	3 Imprisonment for a term of three (3) years, or both fine and imprisonment
27	One-way traffic violation, Driving in a direction prohibited by the road traffic law/ Neglect of traffic directions	Forfeiture of vehicle to the State 1st offender- one (1) year Imprisonment and forfeiture of the vehicle to the State. 2nd and Subsequent offender three (3) years Imprisonment and forfeiture of the vehicle to the State and shall their data and biometric captured.
28	Illegal U-turns	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00, Driver Training
29	Wrongful overtaking of other vehicle	#100, 000.00
30	Driving on the walkway or kerbs	#50, 000.00
31	Parking on the walkway or kerbs	#20, 000.00
32	Parking or stopping to pick passengers by a commercial vehicle on the highway	#20, 000.00, Driver Training
33 34	Bullion van driving in a direction prohibited by the Road Traffic law	Forfeiture of vehicle Imprisonment for a term of three (3) years, or both fine and imprisonment
35	Abandoned vehicle on highway	#50, 000.00; cost of towing Imprisonment for a term of six (6) months, or both fine and imprisonment
36	Causing obstruction on highway if broken down	#50, 000.00; Cost of Towing
37	Commuter or Conductor hanging on tailboard of moving vehicle	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Dislodge and Sanction Driver
38	Driving vehicles with doors left open	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00
39	Making or receiving phone calls when driving with out hands free	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00
40	Counting money, or otherwise engaged in other activities when driving	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00
41	Driving without a strapped seat belt for both driver and passengers	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Strap on seat belt
42	Failure to display reflective warning sign at point of break down	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00
43	Motorist resisting arrest	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00
44	Use of BRT Lite corridor	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Imprisonment for a term of three (3) years, or both fine and imprisonment
45	Wilful Obstruction on highway	2 #50, 000.00; cost of Towing Imprisonment for a term of one (1) year, or both fine and imprisonment
46	46 Storage charge for impounded cars, jeep and mini-buses per day	#1000.00
47	Storage charge for impounded motorcycles and 3wheelers per day	#500.00
48	Storage charge for all other impounded vehicles(6wheelers and above per day)	#2, 000.00
49	Towing an impounded car, jeep and mini buses Towing other commercial vehicles excluding trailers mini-buses)	#10, 000.00
50	Towing a Trailer or Tanker(empty), luxurious buses	#50, 000.00
51	Towing a trailer or tanker(loaded)	#100, 000.00
52	Towing tippers and lorries(loaded)	#50, 000.00
53	Towing an overnight breakdown(trailer)	#100, 000.00
54	Towing tricycles	#2, 000.00
55	Towing Motorcycles	#500.00
56	58 Hire of Heavy duty recovery equipment (Towing /Recovery fees)	At hirer’s cost
57	Failure to pay Penalty within prescribed time	Double the initial penalty In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the Authority may direct the driver/rider to attend the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute for training and reorientation.
58	Driving without valid driver’s License	Impound Vehicle Payment for Removal and Storage and evidence of payment for the licence
59	Driving of any vehicle by person under 18 years,	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00 Impound Vehicle Payment for Removal and Storage
60	Learner Driver Without Permit,	1st offender-#20, 000.00. Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00 Impound Vehicle Payment for Removal and Storage and evidence of payment for permit
61	Learner Driver on Highway	#20,000
62	Learner driver and unaccompanied by licensed driver	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Dislodge Driver
63	Driving an unlicensed vehicle	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00, Imprisonment of 3 years, Or both fine and imprisonment
64	Driving with a fake number plate	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30, 000.00 Imprisonment of not more than 6 months. Or both fine and imprisonment
65	Driving a vehicle with unauthorised or defective number plate	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Imprisonment of not more than 6months, Or both fine and imprisonment
66	Driving with a forged driver’s licence	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-#30,000.00 Imprisonment of not more than 6months Or both fine and imprisonment
67	Driving without a valid MOT test certificate	Impound vehicle Payment for Removal and Storage and evidence of payment for the certificate
68	Driving without a valid roadworthiness certificate	Impound Vehicle Payment for Removal and Storage and evidence of payment for the certificate
69	Riding motorcycle without approved crash helmet for rider and passenger	1st offender-#20, 000.00 Subsequent offender-30,000.00 Imprisonment of not more than 6months Or both fine and imprisonment
70	Driving Trailers, (excepting petrol tankers and long vehicles used in conveying passengers) in Lagos between the hours of 6.00am – 9.00pm.	Impoundment of vehicle and a fine of N50,000 or a term of imprisonment for 6 months or both.