The Lagos State Government has officially cautioned car spotters, stating that roadside car-spotting activities will no longer be permitted across the state. The warning was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, through a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
Wahab's statement came in direct response to a video featuring popular content creator Ola of Lagos, in which the creator was seen guiding other car enthusiasts on how to carry out car-spotting activities. Car spotting, a hobby where enthusiasts gather to photograph or record luxury, exotic, and high-performance vehicles, has become increasingly visible on Lagos roads and continues to attract significant online attention.
Lagos Govt Draws the Line on Public Roads
Wahab made it clear that while the state has no issue with the hobby itself, the manner in which it is being practiced is problematic. He acknowledged car enthusiasts' freedom to pursue their interests but stressed that this must not come at the expense of other road users. "You can do your car spotting without constituting a nuisance or obstructing the road in any way," he wrote.
As an alternative, the commissioner directed enthusiasts towards car lots and other suitable venues where vehicles can be observed and photographed without causing disruptions. "You are welcome to visit car lots and engage in your car-spotting activities there," he added.
Wahab also highlighted the privacy implications of recording vehicles and their occupants on public roads without consent. He described the practice as a nuisance that the state government would not accommodate. "However, staying on the road for this purpose will not be allowed in any way," the commissioner stated.
Reactions Trail Tokunbo Wahab's Warning
Legit.ng compiled comments from social media users in response to the warning. @Soze_Kobayashi commented: "I wonder why it took this long for you to address the breach of privacy especially. Better late than never." @Damilola1017 wrote: "Sir you need to make correction to those jumping on people cars in island too cos they’re too many people over there spoiling people cars without been caught." @Adewale4334g shared: "Dem agberos and thugs should be ur concern not those car spotters. Anyone that don’t want to be spot in his/her car will definitely won’t wind down."
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The Lagos State Government's directive signals a firm stance on maintaining order on public roads, with car spotters now expected to relocate their activities to designated areas or face potential enforcement actions.
