I know the recent events that unfolded at the recent auctioning of cars seized for taking one way is still fresh in your memory and I know you don’t want your car to be impounded for whatsoever reason. Lagos is one of the States in the country with the highest traffic congestion and for this reason, many people are tempted to either follow one way or ply the BRT lane and this doesn’t go well if you get caught. We will be writing about all Lagos traffic offenses and the penalties or fines attached to them.
Lagos traffic offenses and their penalties
| Lagos traffic offenses | Penalties |
|---|---|
| Driving without a valid driver’s license | The vehicle will be impounded |
| Driving by under 18 years | 30,000 Naira fine |
| Driving with fake plate numbers | 30,000 Naira fine, 3 years in prison |
| Driving with forged particulars | 6 months in prison |
| Driving with a fake driving license | 6 months in prison |
| Driving without roadworthiness | Impound vehicle |
| Driving only yellow (Cab drivers) | 80,000 Naira and enforced painting after payment |
| Driving with a Hackey permit | Impound vehicle |
| Kabu Kabu without permit | Impound vehicle |
| Disobeying LASTMA officer | 30,000 Naira fine and impoundment |
| Neglect of traffic light | 3 months behind bars |
| Smoking while driving | 30,000Naira fine / impound vehicle |
| Physical assault on traffic officer | 50,000 Naira fine and 6 months in prison |
| Driving without full light | 50,000 Naira fine |
| Driving with worn out tire | 30,000 Naira fine |
| Driving without a spare tyre | 30,000 Naira fine |
| Driving smoking vehicle | 30,000 Naira fine |
| No fire extinguisher | 30,000 Naira fine |
| Driving with a broken windscreen | 30,000 Naira fine |
| Driving with a tinted windscreen | 30,000 Naira fine |
| Eating and driving with one hand | 3 months in prison |
| One way driving | 3 years in prison |
| Driving without fastening seat belt | 30,000 Naira fine |
| Not painting the approved color on commercial vehicle | 50,000 Naira fine |
| No car hire service permit | 1st 20,000 Naira fine 2nd 30,000 Naira fine Impound vehicle |
| Parking on the yellow line on any public highway/illegal parking | 1st 20,000 Naira fine Subsequent 30,000 Naira fine |
| Vehicle crossing double yellow line/ center line | 1st 20,000 Naira fine Subsequent 30,000 Naira fine |
| Staying within the yellow junction box (offside rule) | 1st 20,000 Naira fine Subsequent 30,000 Naira fine |
| Failure to yield to the right of a pedestrian at a zebra crossing | 1st 20,000 Naira fine Subsequent 30,000 Naira fine |
| Driving on a walkway or kerb | Impound |
| Driving without a seatbelt | 30,000 Naira fine |
Conclusion
With this, I hope you have learned all the traffic offenses and the penalty, stay safe and avoid breaking any of the above.
Drive carefully and don’t endanger your life and the life of other road users.
