I have heard of several rules on how to live in the Lagos mega-city come January 2009. Some of such rules are listed hereunder, please lets educate ourselves by contributing the ones you know and/or correct that which is wrongly or inadequately stated.

1) It shall become illegal to give money to beggars - Fine - NGN5,000

2) Any commercial bus driver that does a "one way" driving shall be liable to a fine of NGN25,000, and each and every passenger in such bus or cab shall be liable to a fine of NGN5,000 each.

3) Beat your child and get charged for child abuse - punishment am not sure

4) Beat your wife and go to jail.

5) Street trading is extremely illegal, i am not sure of the punishment, someone help us here.

How much of such rules do you know and their corresponding punishments, let's all learn from you.

Nairalanders, we are waiting for your comments, additions, information and contributions.

Finally some order. I am not so convinced about number 3 though especially with the whole nigerian culture of discipline. Obviously there is a line to be crossed whereby there is child abuse but that law if it is in existence does seem a bit too vague. The main issue will always remain enforcment of these laws and the mega issue of "who will police the police?"

I agree with you.

The issue of enforcement is key.

However, my main purpose of posting this thread is for us all to be aware of what the government has in the offing as per governance 2009 in Lagos State.

Do you know of any of such new rules that will come into force come January 2009 and the relative punishment for breaking such rules, lets share it here.

As from January 1, 2009:

1. All Okada riders and the passenger must wear a crash helmet

2. No more roadside advertisement of cars to be sold / no more pasting of FOR SALE on cars. Only authorised dealers can sell cars

Gentlemen and Ladies of Nairaland, lets hear from you please.

i really appreciate what u are doing topea, i,ll go and search and find out the new laws, my people, if you stay or work around awolowo rd ikoyi pls do not park your car on the kerbs, lasma just got some brand new towing vans that can lift your car away wether you are around or not, beware!! i don,t know how much you have to pay to get ur car back. rest assured you,ll pay enough.

2. No more roadside advertisement of cars to be sold / no more pasting of FOR SALE on cars. Only authorised dealers can sell cars

this makes no sense

More information please

Hawking by children of school age during school hours is illegal and a punishable offense. What is the punishment for this and how much of these new rules do you know. Lets hear from you pronto. 2009 is just by the corner

true talk.

Na by like that?

Are these government policies or you are just brainstorming on ideas?

These are government policies and we are all looking at how we help ourselves with information especially.