Federal Road Safety Corps · Nigeria

Offences & Penalties

The complete official list of FRSC traffic offences, codes, and penalty amounts. Sourced from the official FRSC website and archived here for public access.

Know your rights. FRSC and LASTMA officials are required to issue an official receipt for any fine collected. Always ask for the specific offence code you are being charged with. Roadside "settlements" are not legal; this table shows exactly what each offence actually costs.
54 Total offences
₦2,000 Lowest penalty
₦200,000 Highest penalty
10 Max demerit points
54 offences
# Infringement Code Points Penalty (₦) Cat.

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Your Rights on the Road

  • Always ask for an official FRSC receipt when a fine is collected — roadside cash payments with no receipt are illegal.
  • You have the right to know the specific offence code you are being charged with, as listed in this table.
  • No officer can legally collect more than the penalty amount shown here for a given offence.
  • Demerit points are recorded on your driver's licence — demand to know how many points are being applied.
  • Report corrupt officers to FRSC public complaint channels.