The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, increasing penalties for traffic offenses.Key changes include a ₦50,000 fine for hawking, trading, or preaching in commercial buses, and fines or imprisonment for refusing to cooperate with FRSC officials during breath tests.The amendment also raises penalties for drunk driving to ₦100,000 or two years imprisonment, and fines for ignoring traffic lights or signs.Lawmakers aim to curb reckless driving, improve road safety, and reduce accidents.The bill, awaiting presidential assent, targets distractions in public transport and enforces stricter compliance with traffic laws.Penalties for violations like speeding and reckless driving have been increased by up to 300%, with 52 offenses listed in the revised schedule.The move is expected to impact commercial transport operators and commuters, especially in cities where hawking in buses is common.