#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU

In Nigeria, the use of sirens, flashers and beacon lights on any public road is prohibited.

EXCEPTIONS
1. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;

2.Vice President of Nigeria;

3.President of the Senate;

4.Speaker of the House of Representatives;

5.Chief Justice of Nigeria;

6.Deputy President of the Senate;

7.Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives;

8.Governors;

9. Deputy Governors of States.

However, in cases of emergency, military, para-military agencies, Fire Service and ambulances are allowed to drive on public roads using sirens.

Emergency situation are:
(a) rescue;
(b) pursuit;
(c) fire service;
(d) war or period of unrest;

PENALTY
Fine of N10,000 or 6 months imprisonment or both

See Reg 154 of the National Road Traffic (Amendment) Regulation.

Arome Abu is the Managing Partner of TCLP.

CAVEAT: Note that this information is provided for general enlightenment purposes and is not intended to be any form of legal advice.

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