| TRAFFIC OFFENCES IN LAGOS | FINE |
| Violation of routes by commercial vehicles | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Non-display of route and routes numbers | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Disobeying traffic control personnel | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and impounding of vehicle |
| Parking on yellow line on any public highway/illegal parking | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Parking on yellow line on any public highway/illegal parking (trailer) | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Vehicle crossing double yellow line/center line | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Staying within yellow junction box (offside rule) | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Failure to yield to right of way of pedestrian at a Zebra crossing | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Failure to give way to traffic on the left at a roundabout | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Smoking while driving | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Riding a motorcycle without crash helmet for rider | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 or imprisonment for a term of six (6) months (or both) |
| Riding a motorcycle without permit | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and impound motorcycle |
| Riding a motorcycle
i. Against traffic ii. On the kerb, median or road set backs |
1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and impound motorcycle |
| Conveying more than one passenger at any given time | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 or imprisonment for a term of six (6) months (or both) |
| Installation of musical gadget on a motorcycle | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and impound the set |
| Alteration of manufacturer’s specification on motorcycle (e.g Handle bar/leg) | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Motorcyclist resisting arrest | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Operating motorcycle without side mirrors, trafficators, break light or rear lights | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Motorcycle operating carrying
i. Pregnant woman ii. Adult with baby iii. Child below the age of twelve years |
1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 or imprisonment for a term of three (3) months or both |
| Under aged person (under 18 years old riding a motorcycle | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and dislodge rider |
| Operating a Motorcycle in a restricted area or on prohibited route | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and impound motorcycle |
| Exceeding speed limit | A fine of N100,000 or imprisonment for a term of one (1) year, or both |
| Tailgating an emergency vehicle | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Failure of slow moving vehicle to keep to right lane | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Assault on officer | A fine of N100,000 or imprisonment for a term of three (3) years, or both |
| Driving in a direction prohibited by Road Traffic Law | Forfeiture of vehicle to the state and imprisonment for a term of one (1) to three (3) years |
| Illegal U turn | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and driver training |
| Wrongful overtaking of other vehicle | A fine of N100,000 |
| Overloading of commercial vehicles on highway | A fine of N50,000 and dislodge excess |
| Driving on walkway | A fine of N50,000 |
| Parking on walkway | A fine of N20,000 |
| Stopping to pick passengers by commercial vehicle on the highway | A fine of N20,000 and Driver Training |
| Abandoned vehicle on the highway | A fine of N50,000 and cost of towing |
| Vehicle causing obstruction on highway if broken down | A fine of N50,000 and cost of towing |
| Conductor or passenger hanging on moving vehicle | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and dislodge and sanction of driver |
| Driving Vehicle with doors left open | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Making or receiving call when driving without hands free | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
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Counting money, otherwise engaged with other activities while driving |
1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Driving without strapping seat belt (for both driver and passenger) | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 and strap on seat belt |
| Failure to display reflective warning sign at point of break down | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Motorist resisting arrest | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000 |
| Use of BRT lite corridor | 1st Offender – N20,000
Subsequent Offender – N30,000, or imprisonment for a term of 3 years, or both |
| Willful Obstruction on highway | A fine of N50,000 and the cost of towing, or imprisonment for a term of one year, or both |
Note: the above are the offences and punishment are provided for in the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012.
