3 Year Jail Term Awaits Indiscriminate Users of Sirens in Lagos

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Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola
July 1, 2014 – The Lagos State Government has banned indiscriminate and unlawful use of siren in and around the state.

The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, who announced the ban said it becomes necessary to remind the general public, especially drivers and other road users in the State on the use of siren.

He explained that the use of siren and other noisy devises in vehicles are prohibited under the Lagos State Road Traffic Law adding that the only exception allowed by the law is in respect of vehicles in use for emergency purposes, such as ambulances, fire engines and law enforcement vehicles on urgent call.

Ipaye added that apart from those listed, nobody is allowed to use siren or other noisy devise in a vehicle within the territorial boundary of the State.

The Attorney General added that the ‘ use of siren and other noisy devices have caused unnecessary harassment to innocent road users and resulted in many instances of traffic congestion, avoidable motor accidents, damage to property and personal injury’.

He therefore called on road users in the State to note that under section 24(c) of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2011, it is a criminal offence to use or deploy siren or other noisy device in a vehicle within the State.

“By virtue of section 36(1) of the same Law, convicted offenders may be fined up to Thirty Thousand Naira (N30, 000.00) and/or imprisoned for up to three (3) years”, he said.
Ipaye noted that in addition to the above penalty, offenders would be held fully responsible for damages or injury caused by this contravention, adding that the offending vehicle is also liable to be forfeited to the State by virtue of section 36(2) of the Law.

“Law Enforcement Officers have been directed to ensure full compliance with the Lagos State Road Traffic Law for the purpose of ensuring peace, safety, and security of all residents and visitors on our roads”, Ipaye added.

He said anybody that contravenes any sections of the law should be prepared to face the full wrath of the law.

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