Occasionally, traffic lights stop working during power outages and traffic wardens are deployed to critical junctions. Abuja has some strict driving laws that are enforced. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front seat passenger, ignoring traffic lights is also strictly monitored. If violated, the vehicles of offenders will be impounded and only released on payment of fines. Many drivers tend not to observe road lanes within the city, often attempting to barge into any available space.

This could be precariously close to your vehicle. In some cases they may even drive on the sidewalks. Traffic accidents are frequent, so you need to be attentive. Occasionally, drivers from other parts of the country who are unfamiliar with the driving culture in the city try to ignore red lights. If you're driving, pay attention, especially at junctions.

If you are a pedestrian, there are 2 things you should always be of. Firstly, when using the pedestrian crossings, even when the walk sign is green, make sure that the road is clear or any vehicle has stopped before you attempt to cross. There are drivers with no regard for the signs and some out of town drivers do not understand what the signs mean. Secondly, the major roads are wide and therefore have islands in the middle of the crossing. When waiting on the island, be very observant as again some drivers tend to use the space in the island to make U-turns.

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