Discover the official FRSC traffic offences and fines in Nigeria, from seat-belt and phone-use violations to dangerous driving, overloading and forged documents. See the current penalty schedule and how to make legitimate FRSC payments.
Introduction
Every motorist in Nigeria should understand the traffic rules that apply to them before getting behind the wheel. Apart from promoting road safety, knowing the prescribed penalties can help motorists avoid unnecessary violations and identify suspicious demands for unofficial payments.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) maintains an official schedule of traffic offences, penalty points and fines. The current schedule published on the FRSC website contains 54 listed infringements, with penalties ranging from N2,000 to N200,000, depending on the offence.
Some violations also carry consequences beyond the monetary fine. For example, the FRSC schedule states that driving a right-hand-steering vehicle attracts a N3,000 fine and forfeiture of the vehicle.
This article explains the official list in a simple format for Nigerian motorists, commercial drivers, motorcyclists and other road users.
Table of Contents
1. FRSC Traffic Fines at a Glance
2. Complete List of FRSC Offences and Fines
3. Most Common FRSC Traffic Offences
4. Offences Carrying the Highest Fines
5. FRSC Impoundment and Custody Fee
6. How to Pay FRSC Traffic Fines
7. Important Warning About Unofficial Payments
8. What Motorists Should Do When Issued an Offence Sheet
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Final Advice for Nigerian Road Users
1. FRSC Traffic Fines at a Glance
According to the official FRSC offence schedule, penalties include fines for violations involving:
- Driving licences
- Vehicle licences and number plates
- Speed limits
- Seat belts
- Mobile phone use
- Tyres and windshields
- Overloading
- Road obstruction
- Wrongful overtaking
- Dangerous driving
- Alcohol or drug-impaired driving
- Forged vehicle documents
- Motorcycle crash helmets
- Road signs and markings
- Commercial vehicle operations
- Assault or obstruction of road marshals
The official schedule also includes penalty points for many offences.
2. Complete List of FRSC Offences and Fines
Below is the current list published by the Federal Road Safety Corps.
No.| Traffic Offence| Official Penalty
1| Ascertainment of weight violation| N2,000
2| Assaulting marshal on duty| N10,000
3| Attempting to corrupt marshal| N10,000
4| Caution sign violation| N3,000
5| Child restraint violation| N3,000
6| Child sitting position violation| N3,000
7| Construction area speed limit violation| N3,000
8| Dangerous driving| N50,000
9| “Do Not Move” violation| N2,000
10| Driver’s licence violation| N10,000
11| Driving a right-hand-steering vehicle| N3,000 + forfeiture of vehicle
12| Driving under alcohol or drug influence| N5,000
13| Driving with expired/without spare tyre| N2,000
14| Driving with worn-out tyre| N3,000
15| Excessive smoke emission| N5,000
16| Failure to cover unstable materials| N5,000
17| Failure to fix red flag on projected load| N3,000
18| Failure to move over| N3,000
19| Failure to install speed limiting device| N3,000
20| Failure to report road crash| N20,000
21| Fire extinguisher violation| N3,000
22| Fleet operation violation| N200,000
23| Inadequate construction warning sign| N50,000
24| Instructor’s permit and training violation| N2,000
25| Latching and twist-locks violation| N5,000
26| Learners’ driving regulation violation| N3,000
27| Light/sign violation| N2,000
28| Medical personnel or hospital rejection of road accident victim| N50,000
29| Obstructing marshal on duty| N2,000
30| Operating a vehicle with forged documents| N20,000
31| Operating mechanically deficient vehicle| N5,000
32| Other offences/violations| N3,000
33| Overloading| N10,000
34| Passengers’ manifest violation| N10,000
35| Preaching or hawking in commercial vehicle| N50,000
36| Projected load in excess of prescribed limit| N3,000
37| Riding motorcycle without using crash helmet| N3,000
38| Road marking violation| N5,000
39| Road obstruction| N3,000
40| Route violation| N5,000
41| School bus violation| N2,000
42| Seat belt violation| N2,000
43| Speed limit violation| N5,000
44| Unauthorised removal/tampering with road signs| N5,000
45| Under-age driving/riding| N2,000
46| Use of phone while driving| N4,000
47| Use of sirens violation| N2,000
48| Vehicle identification tag violation| N3,000
49| Vehicle licence violation| N3,000
50| Vehicle mirror violation| N3,000
51| Vehicle number plate violation| N3,000
52| Vehicle windshield violation| N2,000
53| Wrongful overtaking| N3,000
54| Custody of impounded vehicle| N200 per day after 24 hours
Important: The FRSC's current online offence page lists 54 infringement entries, while the custody charge is separately stated as a fee applicable after the initial 24-hour grace period.
3. Some Common FRSC Traffic Offences Motorists Should Avoid
Use of Phone While Driving — N4,000
Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the violations motorists should take seriously. The official FRSC schedule places the penalty at N4,000.
Drivers should avoid holding or operating their phones while the vehicle is in motion.
Seat Belt Violation — N2,000
Failure to use a seat belt attracts an official N2,000 penalty under the FRSC schedule.
Drivers should also ensure that passengers use appropriate safety restraints where applicable.
Speed Limit Violation — N5,000
Exceeding the prescribed speed limit attracts a N5,000 penalty on the current FRSC offence schedule.
Speeding is particularly dangerous because it reduces the time available to react to hazards.
Wrongful Overtaking — N3,000
Wrongful overtaking attracts a N3,000 fine.
Drivers should only overtake when it is legal and reasonably safe to do so.
Overloading — N10,000
Overloading is listed with a penalty of N10,000.
Excess weight can affect braking, steering and vehicle stability, making it a significant road-safety concern.
Driving With Worn-Out Tyres — N3,000
Driving with worn-out tyres attracts a N3,000 penalty.
Motorists should inspect their tyres regularly, particularly before long-distance journeys.
4. FRSC Offences Carrying the Highest Fines
Not all traffic violations carry small penalties.
The official schedule includes some considerably higher fines.
Fleet Operation Violation — N200,000
This is the highest monetary penalty displayed on the FRSC's current offence schedule, at N200,000.
Dangerous Driving — N50,000
Dangerous driving carries a N50,000 penalty.
Inadequate Construction Warning Sign — N50,000
Failure to provide adequate warning signs around construction areas attracts N50,000.
Medical Personnel or Hospital Rejection of Road Crash Victim — N50,000
The schedule also provides a N50,000 penalty for the rejection of a road accident victim by medical personnel or a hospital.
Preaching or Hawking in Commercial Vehicle — N50,000
The FRSC schedule lists this offence with a N50,000 penalty.
These higher penalties demonstrate why commercial operators and other road users should understand the regulations applicable to their activities.
5. What Happens When a Vehicle Is Impounded?
The FRSC states that an impounded motor vehicle, motorcycle or tricycle attracts a custody fee of N200 per day after an initial 24-hour grace period.
This means the custody charge does not begin immediately. The official notice provides an initial 24-hour grace period before the daily N200 custody fee becomes payable.
Motorists whose vehicles are impounded should therefore obtain proper documentation and clarify the applicable charges through the relevant FRSC office.
6. How to Pay an FRSC Traffic Fine
The FRSC's official offence page provides a procedure for offenders who choose to waive their right to a court trial.
According to the agency, prescribed fines should be paid into the Federal Government Revenue Account through designated commercial banks or the Remita platform.
The FRSC instructions state that motorists using Remita should:
1. Select “Pay FG Agency.”
2. Select FRSC under the relevant government agencies/MDAs.
3. Select “Offences.”
4. Complete the required information.
5. Make the payment.
6. Keep the payment teller or printout.
7. Present the payment evidence at the FRSC office where the booking was made.
The official FRSC page specifically advises offenders to bring their teller or printout to the relevant FRSC office.
7. Beware of Unofficial Payments
Motorists should be careful whenever they are stopped for a traffic offence.
The safest approach is to request the proper Notice of Offence Sheet and follow the official payment process rather than handing cash to an individual road marshal without proper documentation.
The FRSC's published instructions direct motorists to make prescribed payments through the recognised government revenue channels and obtain official evidence of payment.
If you believe an officer is demanding an unofficial payment, document the circumstances where it is safe and appropriate to do so and seek clarification through official FRSC channels.
8. What Should You Do If You Receive an FRSC Offence Sheet?
If you are issued a traffic offence notice:
1. Read the offence carefully
Check the offence recorded, applicable penalty and other information on the notice.
2. Ask questions if anything is unclear
If you do not understand the violation or the amount stated, request clarification from the appropriate FRSC office.
3. Do not destroy or lose the notice
Keep your offence documentation until the matter has been properly resolved.
4. Use official payment channels
Where payment is required, follow the FRSC's prescribed process.
5. Keep your receipt
A bank teller, Remita printout or other official evidence of payment should be retained.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest FRSC traffic fine?
The highest monetary penalty listed on the current FRSC offence schedule is N200,000 for fleet operation violation.
How much is the FRSC fine for using a phone while driving?
The official FRSC schedule lists the penalty for using a phone while driving as N4,000.
How much is the FRSC seat belt fine?
Seat belt violation carries a listed penalty of N2,000.
How much is the fine for dangerous driving?
The current FRSC schedule lists N50,000 for dangerous driving.
How much is the FRSC overloading fine?
The listed penalty for overloading is N10,000.
How much is the motorcycle helmet fine?
The current FRSC online schedule lists N3,000 for riding a motorcycle without using a crash helmet.
How much is the vehicle custody fee?
The FRSC states that an impounded motor vehicle, motorcycle or tricycle attracts N200 per day after the first 24 hours.
Where can I confirm the official FRSC fines?
The most reliable place to verify the schedule is the official Federal Road Safety Corps website, where the offence and penalty table is published.
10. Final Advice for Nigerian Motorists
Traffic fines are not simply about the money involved. Most of the rules exist to encourage safer behaviour on Nigerian roads.
Motorists can reduce their risk of violations by keeping their driver's licence and vehicle documents valid, observing speed limits, using seat belts, avoiding phone use while driving, maintaining their tyres and vehicle, respecting road signs and markings, and avoiding dangerous overtaking.
It is also important to remember that the FRSC's official online schedule should be used when checking current penalties because traffic regulations and administrative procedures can change.
For the latest official information, motorists should verify directly with the Federal Road Safety Corps rather than relying solely on social-media posts or forwarded messages.
Official FRSC Source
The complete FRSC Offences & Penalties schedule is available on the Federal Road Safety Corps website.
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