SENATE PROPOSES N50,000 FINE FOR PREACHING, HAWKING IN BUSES
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The Senate has approved the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which suggests a fine of 50,000 naira for anyone who is found hawking, trading, or preaching inside a commercial vehicle.
This bill, which is waiting for the president‘s approval, also states that drivers who do not work with officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps during roadside breath tests, when there is a reasonable suspicion, will face a fine of 50,000 naira, up to six months in jail, or both.
The Senate passed this revised law on Thursday, which greatly raises the penalties for various traffic violations.
This is part of a broader effort to improve adherence to road safety rules and lower the number of road accidents.
According to the new law, anyone caught hawking, trading, or preaching inside a commercial vehicle is considered guilty of an offense and will be fined 50,000 naira if found guilty.
Lawmakers said the provision was introduced to discourage distractions in commercial vehicles and improve the safety of commuters.
The bill also increases the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs from ₦5,000 to ₦100,000. Offenders also risk up to two years’ imprisonment or both.
Motorists who refuse to cooperate with FRSC personnel conducting preliminary roadside breath tests based on reasonable suspicion will also face a ₦50,000 fine, six months’ imprisonment, or both.
The proposed amendment further raises the penalty for disobeying traffic lights, road signs, pavement markings and other traffic control devices to ₦100,000.
Speed limit violations, previously punishable with a ₦5,000 fine, will now attract a ₦100,000 penalty, while reckless driving will also attract a ₦100,000 fine, up to two years’ imprisonment, or both.
The revised schedule of offences under the amendment lists 52 traffic violations and their corresponding penalties.
According to the Senate, the review is aimed at strengthening the FRSC’s enforcement powers, improving compliance with traffic regulations and enhancing safety on Nigerian roads
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