Lagos Warns Car Spotters Against Obstructing Roads
The Lagos State Government has warned car enthusiasts against conducting car-spotting activities on public roads, saying they must not obstruct traffic, create a nuisance or interfere with residents’ privacy.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following the circulation of a video showing car-spotting activities in Lagos.
Wahab said the government had no objection to people pursuing their interest in observing and photographing vehicles, but insisted that such activities must be carried out responsibly.
He advised car enthusiasts to use appropriate locations, including car lots, where they can observe and photograph vehicles without disrupting traffic or inconveniencing other road users.
The commissioner made it clear that remaining on public roads specifically to spot vehicles would not be permitted.
He also raised concerns about privacy, describing some roadside car-spotting activities as a nuisance and warning that the state would not tolerate conduct considered intrusive or disruptive.
Car spotting involves enthusiasts gathering to photograph or record luxury, exotic and high-performance vehicles, an activity that has gained attention in Lagos, particularly around areas where expensive cars are frequently seen.
However, the state government said the growing interest must not come at the expense of road safety, traffic flow or residents’ privacy.
Wahab therefore urged enthusiasts to relocate their activities to suitable private or designated spaces rather than congregating on public roads.
The warning is part of the state government’s broader position that public roads should remain accessible and safe for motorists, pedestrians and other road users.
While car spotting itself has not been prohibited, the government stressed that enthusiasts must conduct the activity without obstructing roads or creating disturbances.
Lagos authorities are expected to continue monitoring activities that could affect traffic movement, public safety and the peaceful use of public spaces across the state.
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