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10 driving offences in Lagos and their penalties
These are some of the driving offences in Lagos and their penalties. Some of laws are over-implemented while some are under-implemented. What ever the case may be, it is good to be aware of the following laws:
- Failure to stop for pedestrians at Zebra crossing: The fine is N20,000 for first time offenders and N30,000 for subsequent offenders. Your vehicle will also be impounded.
- Driving on BRT lane: N20,000 for first time offenders and N30,000 for subsequent offenders. Alternatively, the driver may be sentenced to 3 years imprisonment or both.
- Exceeding prescribed speed limit: N100,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment or both fine and imprisonment.
- Wrongful overtaking: N100,000 fine.
- Illegal U-turns: N20,000 for first time offenders and N30,000 for subsequent offenders. Driver most also undergo a mandatory training before he/she can drive again.
- Bullion van driving in a wrong direction: Forfeiture of vehicle and 3 years imprisonment.
- Making phone calls while driving: N20,000 for first time offenders and N30,000 for subsequent offenders.
- Motorist resisting arrest: N20,000 for first time offenders and N30,000 for subsequent offenders.
- Disobeying traffic control personnel: N20,000 for first time offenders and N30,000 for subsequent offenders. Your vehicle may also be impounded.
- Learner driver without an accompanied licensed driver: The driver will be dislodged. He/She will also pay a fine of N20,000 for first time offence and N30,000 for subsequent offences.
Do you stop for pedestrians at Zebra crossings, why or why not?
seun
November 5, 2016 at 07:36
Amazing write up !!!
AutoJosh
November 5, 2016 at 07:48
Thank you.
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January 31, 2017 at 21:55
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