The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has announced that all forms of roadside levies, including road tax stickers, are now illegal.
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The move comes as part of bold steps in tax reform, a source said.
The banning of the collection of road taxes through roadside checkpoints and stickers, halts a practice that has frustrated motorists for decades.
This move comes under the new tax laws implemented nationwide in 2026, aimed at modernizing tax administration and reducing harassment on the roads.
Drivers are no longer required to stop at checkpoints to pay fees, a practice that was often inconsistent, unregulated, and sometimes exploited by officials.
“This is a major win for motorists and a step toward transparent taxation,” said the JRB.
Security agencies have been instructed to dismantle illegal checkpoints and ensure full compliance with the law.
For years, Nigerian drivers endured multiple roadside levies under different names, creating confusion and opportunities for corruption.
By outlawing these practices, the government intends to:
• Protect motorists from illegal collections and harassment
• Streamline tax administration under the new centralized system
• Increase voluntary compliance by making tax obligations clear and fair.
Under the new law, road tax stickers previously issued at state checkpoints are no longer valid.
According to the JRB, motorists should expect no stops or payments related to road taxes on highways.
Enforcement agencies are monitoring compliance to ensure full implementation.
