Senate Clarifies No New Ban on Preaching in Commercial Buses NG

• The Senate has clarified that preaching and hawking in commercial buses were not newly prohibited through the amendment of the Federal Road Safety Commission Establishment Act.
• The activities have been classified as road traffic offences since 2007, subjecting commercial bus operators to penalties for engaging in them within their vehicles.
• The clarification aims to address concerns about compliance with road safety regulations and highlights the importance of understanding the legal context surrounding road traffic offences in Nigeria.

The classification of preaching and hawking as road traffic offences dates back to 2007.

The Senate has issued a clarification regarding the prohibition of preaching and hawking in commercial buses. According to the Senate, the activities have been classified as road traffic offences since 2007, not introduced through the ongoing amendment of the Federal Road Safety Commission Establishment Act. This clarification comes after widespread criticism of the Federal Road Safety Corps Amendment. The Senate's move aims to address concerns that the prohibition was newly introduced, potentially impacting compliance with road safety regulations.

The classification of preaching and hawking as road traffic offences dates back to 2007. This means that commercial bus operators have been subject to penalties for engaging in these activities within their vehicles. The ongoing amendment of the Federal Road Safety Commission Establishment Act aims to update existing regulations, but it does not introduce new prohibitions on preaching and hawking. The Senate's clarification highlights the importance of understanding the legal context surrounding road traffic offences in Nigeria.

The Senate's clarification has significant implications for lawyers advising clients on compliance with road safety regulations. With the prohibition on preaching and hawking not being newly introduced, commercial bus operators must still adhere to existing laws and regulations. This means that lawyers should continue to advise their clients accordingly, taking into account the classification of these activities as road traffic offences since 2007. The clarification also underscores the need for clear communication between regulatory bodies and stakeholders on changes to existing laws and regulations.

Lawyers should be aware that the Senate has clarified the status of preaching and hawking in commercial buses, which may impact their advice to clients on compliance with road safety regulations.

Source: Original reporting via TheNigeriaLawyer