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.

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. (Nigerian Tribune)

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