Federal Government Releases List of Traffic Offenses and Penalties for Nigerians in 2026

• The Federal Government has unveiled a detailed list of traffic offences and penalties for Nigerians in 2026, aimed at improving road safety and discipline
• The new regulations cover everything from child safety and documentation to dangerous driving and fleet operations
• With fines ranging from ₦2,000 to ₦200,000, the government is sending a clear message that road safety is a shared responsibility

The Federal Government has published a comprehensive list of traffic offences and penalties for Nigerians in 2026.

The notice, issued under Section 10(4), 28(2) of the FRSC (Establishment) Act, 2007 and Regulation 220 of the NRTR, 2012, outlines fines, penalty points, and sanctions for a wide range of road violations.

Dangerous driving penalty

One of the most serious offences is dangerous driving (DGD), which carries 10 penalty points and a fine of ₦50,000. This reflects the government’s commitment to reducing reckless behaviour on Nigerian roads.

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Child safety violations

Protecting children is a priority. Offences such as:

• Child restraint violation (CRV) – 6 points, ₦3,000 fine
• Child sitting position violation (CPV) – 6 points, ₦3,000 fine

These rules aim to ensure children are properly secured while travelling.

Assaulting or corrupting marshals

The government has taken a firm stance against misconduct towards road safety officials:

• Assaulting a marshal on duty (AMD) – 10 points, ₦10,000 fine
• Attempting to corrupt a marshal (ACS) – 10 points, ₦10,000 fine

Such offences are categorised as serious breaches of law and order.

Vehicle safety and maintenance

Drivers must keep their vehicles in safe condition. Offences include:

• Driving with worn-out tyres (TYV) – 3 points, ₦3,000 fine
• Driving under alcohol or drug influence (DUI) – 5 points, ₦5,000 fine
• Operating mechanically deficient vehicle (MDV) – 5 points, ₦5,000 fine

These measures are designed to prevent accidents caused by poor vehicle maintenance.

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Here’s the full list of traffic violations and penalties:

1. Ascertainment of weight violation – ₦2,000
2. Assaulting marshal on duty – 10 points, ₦10,000
3. Attempting to corrupt marshal – 10 points, ₦10,000
4. Caution sign violation – 3 points, ₦3,000
5. Child restraint violation – 6 points, ₦3,000
6. Child sitting position violation – 6 points, ₦3,000
7. Construction area speed limit violation – 3 points, ₦3,000
8. Dangerous driving – 10 points, ₦50,000
9. Do not move violation – 2 points, ₦2,000
10. Driver’s licence violation – 10 points, ₦10,000
11. Driving right-hand steering vehicle – 10 points, ₦3,000 + forfeiture of vehicle
12. Driving under alcohol or drug influence – 5 points, ₦5,000
13. Driving with expired/without spare tyre – 2 points, ₦2,000
14. Driving with worn-out tyre – 3 points, ₦3,000
15. Excessive smoke emission – 5 points, ₦5,000
16. Failure to cover unstable materials – 5 points, ₦5,000
17. Failure to fix red flag on projected load – 3 points, ₦3,000
18. Failure to move over – 3 points, ₦3,000
19. Failure to install speed limiting device – 3 points, ₦3,000
20. Failure to report road crash – 10 points, ₦20,000
21. Fire extinguisher violation – 3 points, ₦3,000
22. Fleet operation violation – ₦200,000
23. Inadequate construction warning sign – ₦50,000
24. Instructors permit and training violation – 10 points, ₦2,000
25. Latching and twist-locks violation – 10 points, ₦5,000
26. Learners driving regulation violation – 10 points, ₦3,000
27. Light/sign violation – 2 points, ₦2,000
28. Medical personnel or hospital rejection of accident victim – ₦50,000
29. Obstructing marshal on duty – 3 points, ₦2,000
30. Operating a vehicle with forged documents – 10 points, ₦20,000
31. Operating mechanically deficient vehicle – 5 points, ₦5,000
32. Other offences/violation – 2 points, ₦3,000
33. Overloading – 10 points, ₦10,000
34. Passengers’ manifest violation – 10 points, ₦10,000
35. Preaching or hawking in commercial vehicle – ₦50,000
36. Projected load in excess of prescribed limit – 3 points, ₦3,000
37. Riding motorcycle without crash helmet – 3 points, ₦3,000
38. Failure to install speed limiting device – 2 points, ₦2,000
39. Road marking violation – 5 points, ₦5,000
40. Road obstruction – 5 points, ₦3,000
41. Route violation – 10 points, ₦5,000
42. School bus violation – 2 points, ₦2,000
43. Seat belt violation – 5 points, ₦2,000
44. Speed limit violation – 5 points, ₦5,000
45. Unauthorized removal/tampering with road signs – 5 points, ₦5,000
46. Under age driving/riding – ₦2,000
47. Use of phone while driving – 4 points, ₦4,000
48. Use of sirens violation – 3 points, ₦2,000
49. Vehicle identification tag violation – 2 points, ₦3,000
50. Vehicle licence violation – 3 points, ₦3,000
51. Vehicle mirror violation – 3 points, ₦3,000
52. Vehicle number plate violation – 3 points, ₦3,000
53. Vehicle windshield violation – 2 points, ₦2,000
54. Wrongful overtaking – 3 points, ₦3,000

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