FRSC Act: Senate raises traffic fines by 300%
The provision states: “A person who, while driving or attempting to drive, or when in charge of a motor vehicle, is under the influence of intoxicating drugs or alcohol above the legal limit or to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of such motor vehicle, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N100,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both.
Driving under the influence of alcohol, which previously attracted a N5,000 fine, will now attract a N100,000 fine or two years imprisonment or both.…reinforces N50,000 penalty for hawking, preaching in buses …says amendment to check recklessness, commercial activities in vehicles By John Alechenu Nigerian motorists and commuters will soon pay more for traffic offences as the Senate has passed amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Act introducing stiffer penalties.
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