Do you Know? Traffic Offences in Lagos and the Penalties

1. Violation of Routes by Commercial Vehicles

Point: 2

Penalty: 1st offender N20,000.00 | Subsequent offender N30,000.00

Additional: Impound vehicle in addition to counselling and enlightenment by LASDRI (Lagos State Drivers’ Institute)
2. Non Display of Route and Route Number on Vehicle

Point: 2

Penalty: 1st offender N20,000.00 | Subsequent offender N30,000.00

Additional: N/A
3. Disobeying Traffic Control Personnel

Point: 2

Penalty: 1st offender N20,000.00 | Subsequent offender N30,000.00

Additional: Impound vehicle in addition to LASDRI training
4. Parking on Yellow Line on a Public Highway/Illegal Parking

Point: 4

Penalty: 1st offender N20,000.00 | Subsequent offender N30,000.00

Additional: Impound vehicle in addition to LASDRI training
5. Neglect of Traffic Directions

Point: 2

Penalty: Forfeiture of the vehicle to the state

Additional: Six (6) month imprisonment/one (1) community service


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