The bill, if signed, will impose strict sanctions on erring drivers
A new road traffic law waiting for the assent of the Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, will ensure that road users follow traffic laws.
The Lagos State House of Assembly passed the bill last Thursday, July 12. The bill, which originated from the executive arm, will impose strrict sanctions on erring vehicle users in the state. The list of offences include:
1.Riding a motorcycle against traffic
2. Riding on the kerb, median or road setbacks
(Penalty) 1st time offender – N20,000.00 subsequent offender N30,000.00 or the rider’s motorcycle will be impounded
3.One way driving
(Penalty) 3 year jail term after psychiatric examination
4. Smoking while driving
(Penalty) N20,000.00 fine
5. Failure to give way to traffic on the left at a roundabout
(Penalty) N20,000.00 fine
6. Disobeying traffic control
(Penalty) N20,000.00
7.Violation of route by commercial vehicles
(Penalty) N20,000.00 fine.
8. Riding motor-cycle without crash helmet for rider and passenger
(Penalty) N20,000.00, 3 years imprisonment or both.
9. Under aged person, under age 18 riding a motorcycle
(Penalty) N20,000.00.
10. Driving without valid driver’s license.
(Penalty) Vehicle to be impounded.
11. Learner driver without permit
(Penalty) N20,000.00
12. driving with fake number plate
(Penalty) 1st offender N20,000.00 and 6 month imprisonment or both.
Traffic law enforcers will go into full swing once Fashola signs the bill into law.