Hawking, preaching in buses, failure to cooperate with FRSC officials attract ₦50,000 fine – Senate

…Failure to obey traffic lights, road signs, pavement or road markings now attracts N100,000 fine

…Driving under the influence of alcohol attracts N100,000 fine or two years imprisonment or both

By John Alechenu

ABUJA — The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, significantly increasing penalties for traffic offences, including imposing a N50,000 fine on anyone caught hawking, trading or preaching in commercial buses.

The amendment, which is awaiting presidential assent, also prescribes a N50,000 fine or six months’ imprisonment, or both, for motorists who fail to cooperate with FRSC officials during roadside breath tests conducted on reasonable suspicion.