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Lawyers hail ruling stopping Police, FRSC insurance fines

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Nigeria’s courts ruled that police and the Federal Road Safety Corps may enforce traffic compliance but cannot levy motor‑insurance penalties unless a court order authorises it, meaning drivers can no longer be fined on the spot for lacking insurance. The decision, praised by lawyers, protects motorists from arbitrary fines and shifts enforcement to the judicial system.

A court has ruled that while Police and FRSC can enforce compliance, they cannot impose motor insurance fines on motorists without a valid court order. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyers-hail-ruling-stopping-police-frsc-insurance-fines/