New lagos state traffic laws

Here are some new traffic laws in Lagos State, Nigeria:

1. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Law 2018

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Law 2018 was enacted to provide for the establishment of LASTMA and to regulate traffic in Lagos State. The law gives LASTMA the power to:

• Regulate and manage traffic in Lagos State
• Impose fines and penalties for traffic offenses
• Seize vehicles involved in traffic offenses
• Compel the payment of fines and penalties

2. Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012 (Amended)

The Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012 was amended in 2018 to introduce new provisions and penalties for traffic offenses. Some of the key provisions include:

• The use of seatbelts is mandatory for all passengers in vehicles
• The use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited
• The speed limit on highways is 100 km/h
• The speed limit on urban roads is 60 km/h
• The use of horns is prohibited between 10 pm and 6 am
• The use of sirens is prohibited except for emergency vehicles

3. Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) Law 2018

The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) Law 2018 was enacted to provide for the establishment of VIS and to regulate the inspection of vehicles in Lagos State. The law gives VIS the power to:

• Inspect vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy
• Impose fines and penalties for vehicles that fail to meet safety standards
• Compel the repair or replacement of defective vehicles

4. Lagos State Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Law 2018

The Lagos State Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Law 2018 was enacted to regulate the operation of public service vehicles in Lagos State. The law provides for:

• The licensing and regulation of PSVs
• The safety standards for PSVs
• The penalties for PSVs that fail to meet safety standards

5. Lagos State Traffic Offenses (Penalties) Law 2018

The Lagos State Traffic Offenses (Penalties) Law 2018 was enacted to provide for the penalties for traffic offenses in Lagos State. The law provides for:

• Fines ranging from N10,000 to N500,000 for various traffic offenses
• Imprisonment for up to 6 months for serious traffic offenses
• The seizure of vehicles involved in traffic offenses

These are some of the new traffic laws in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is essential for all road users to familiarize themselves with these laws to ensure a safer and more orderly traffic environment in the state.