GOVERNOR FASHOLA SIGNS ROAD TRAFFIC BILL INTO LAW

Governor Fashola of Lagos state signed the new road traffic bill into law in on Thursday. The Governor reiterated that the new law is a holistic review of the state's 2003 traffic law which was designed to ensure safety on the roads. The high rate of traffic accidents and fatalities on Lagos roads necessitated the drastic road law. The governor said the laws were not to
imprison people but to guard against unneccessary fatalities on the roads.
Driving on a one way road attracts a three year prison sentence without the option of a fine
One way driving for motor cyclists attracts a fine of N20,000 for a first time offender and N30,000 subsequently.
Driving a vehicle while smoking attracts a N20,000 fine.
Failure to give way to the vehicle on your left at a roundabout is a N20,000 offence
Disobeying traffic controllers attracts a N20,000 fine.
Riding a motorcycle without a crash helmet for rider and passenger attracts a penalty charge of N20,000 or 3 years imprisonment.
Driving without a valid drivers licence will get your car impounded.
Driving a vehicle with a fake number plate attracts a N20,000 fine, 6 months imprisonment (or both)
All trailers except fuel tankers and long passenger vehicles are prohibited from entering into or driving within the metropolis from 6am to 9pm. Violators risk their vehicle being impounded, a 50,000 Naira fine or 6 months imprisonment.
Eating while driving, counting money, making phone calls and engaging in other dangerous activities while driving will attract a fine of 30,000 Naira.
Commercial bus drivers and their conductors are to wear identification tags.
Property owners are to report cases of abandoned vehicles in their vicinity or risk punishment
Commercial motorcycles and tricycles are banned from operating on major bridges, Ikorodu road, Funsho Williams avenue(western avenue), Apapa-Oshodi expressway, Lagos-Badagry expressway and Lekki - Epe expressway.
LASTMA officials are empowered to administer breath tests using breathealisers to detect drunk drivers
Owners of commercial vehicles must obtain operating licences from government.
Na wa o, the fear of LASTMA is the beginning of wisdom in Lagos.