The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has published a list of traffic offences and the corresponding fines motorists and other road users may face in Nigeria.
The information posted on the official FRSC website, details the penalties prescribed for various road traffic violations, with fines ranging from N2,000 to N200,000 depending on the offence.
According to the agency’s official offence and penalty schedule, some violations also attract penalty points and additional sanctions.
Among the offences listed by the FRSC is dangerous driving, which attracts a N50,000 fine and 10 penalty points.
Driving a right-hand steering vehicle attracts a N3,000 fine, 10 penalty points and forfeiture of the vehicle, according to the schedule published on the FRSC website.
Motorists who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs face a N5,000 fine and five penalty points, while driving with a worn-out tyre attracts a N3,000 fine and three penalty points.
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The FRSC also penalises the use of a phone while driving. The offence attracts a N4,000 fine and four penalty points.
Below is the full list of offences and the official fines published on the FRSC’s official website:
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 + forfeiture of vehicle
Driving under alcohol or drug influence — N5,000
Driving with expired/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/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
The FRSC’s official schedule also states that an impounded motor vehicle, motorcycle or tricycle attracts a custody fee of N200 per day after an initial 24-hour grace period.
For motorists who choose to waive their right to a court trial, the FRSC says prescribed fines should be paid into the Federal Government Revenue Account through commercial banks or the Remita platform.
The agency directs offenders to select FRSC under the relevant government agencies and choose “Offences” when making payment.
Motorists are advised to obtain official payment documentation and avoid making unofficial payments to road marshals.
The FRSC’s official offence and penalty schedule can be accessed on its website.
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