‘You can do your car spotting, but don’t obstruct road’ — Lagos govt

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Lagos Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab

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By Adewale Adesewa

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The Lagos State Government has warned car enthusiasts against conducting car-spotting activities on public roads, saying such activities must not obstruct traffic or constitute a nuisance.

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The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning in a post on X on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following a video circulating online showing car-spotting activities in Lagos.

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Wahab said car enthusiasts are free to pursue their interest but should do so without disrupting road users or interfering with other people’s privacy.

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“You can do your car spotting without constituting a nuisance or obstructing the road in any way.”

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He encouraged car spotters to visit car lots and other appropriate locations where they can observe and photograph vehicles without interfering with traffic.

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“You are welcome to visit car lots and engage in your car-spotting activities there.”

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However, the commissioner made it clear that remaining on public roads specifically for car spotting would not be permitted.

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“However, staying on the road for this purpose will not be allowed in any way.”

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Wahab also raised privacy concerns, describing roadside car spotting as a nuisance and warning that the state government would not tolerate activities it considers a breach of privacy.

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“Aside from being a nuisance, it is also a breach of privacy and will not be tolerated by the State Government.”

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The warning comes as car spotting—where enthusiasts gather to photograph or record luxury, exotic and high-performance vehicles—continues to attract attention in Lagos.

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