The Federal Road Safety Corps has published a schedule of traffic offences and corresponding penalties applicable to motorists and other road users in Nigeria.
The official schedule, available through the agency’s website, shows that prescribed fines range from N2,000 to N200,000, with some offences also attracting penalty points or additional sanctions.
Dangerous driving, for instance, carries a N50,000 fine and 10 penalty points, while driving a right-hand steering vehicle attracts N3,000, 10 penalty points and forfeiture of the vehicle.
Motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs face a N5,000 fine and five penalty points, while driving with worn-out tyres attracts N3,000 and three penalty points.
The FRSC also lists the use of a mobile phone while driving as an offence punishable by a N4,000 fine and four penalty points.
Below is the list of offences and the fines stated in the agency’s published schedule.
- Ascertainment of weight violation — N2,000
- Assaulting marshal on duty — N10,000
- Attempting to corrupt marshal — N10,000
- Caution sign violation — N3,000
- Child restraint violation — N3,000
- Child sitting position violation — N3,000
- Construction area speed limit violation — N3,000
- Dangerous driving — N50,000
- Do not move violation — N2,000
- Driver’s licence violation — N10,000
- Driving right-hand steering vehicle — N3,000 and forfeiture of vehicle
- Driving under alcohol or drug influence — N5,000
- Driving with expired or without spare tyre — N2,000
- Driving with worn-out tyre — N3,000
- Excessive smoke emission — N5,000
- Failure to cover unstable materials — N5,000
- Failure to fix red flag on projected load — N3,000
- Failure to move over — N3,000
- Failure to install speed limiting device — N3,000
- Failure to report road crash — N20,000
- Fire extinguisher violation — N3,000
- Fleet operation violation — N200,000
- Inadequate construction warning sign — N50,000
- Instructors permit and training violation — N2,000
- Latching and twist-locks violation — N5,000
- Learners driving regulation violation — N3,000
- Light/sign violation — N2,000
- Medical personnel or hospital rejection of road accident victim — N50,000
- Obstructing marshal on duty — N2,000
- Operating a vehicle with forged documents — N20,000
- Operating mechanically deficient vehicle — N5,000
- Other offences/violations — N3,000
- Overloading — N10,000
- Passengers’ manifest violation — N10,000
- Preaching or hawking in commercial vehicle — N50,000
- Projected load in excess of prescribed limit — N3,000
- Riding motorcycle without using crash helmet — N3,000
- Road marking violation — N5,000
- Road obstruction — N3,000
- Route violation — N5,000
- School bus violation — N2,000
- Seat belt violation — N2,000
- Speed limit violation — N5,000
- Unauthorised removal or tampering with road signs — N5,000
- Under-age driving/riding — N2,000
- Use of phone while driving — N4,000
- Use of sirens violation — N2,000
- Vehicle identification tag violation — N3,000
- Vehicle licence violation — N3,000
- Vehicle mirror violation — N3,000
- Vehicle number plate violation — N3,000
- Vehicle windshield violation — N2,000
- Wrongful overtaking — N3,000
Beyond the fines, the FRSC states that an impounded motor vehicle, motorcycle or tricycle attracts a custody charge of N200 per day after the first 24 hours.
The agency further states that offenders who waive their right to a court trial may pay the prescribed penalty into the Federal Government Revenue Account through commercial banks or the Remita platform.
According to the payment procedure, offenders are expected to select the FRSC from the relevant government agencies and choose “Offences” when making payment.
Motorists are advised to request official receipts or payment documentation and avoid giving money directly to road marshals outside the prescribed payment channels.
The published schedule is intended to provide road users with information on the penalties attached to various traffic violations and reinforce compliance with road safety regulations.
