The Lagos State Government has introduced new speed monitoring systems to detect and control speeding on major roads. The project, done in partnership with Huawei Technologies, aims to reduce road accidents and improve traffic management.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this during a press briefing on Thursday. He said the new system will work alongside existing traffic cameras to catch violators.
“The checkpoint sites are designed to detect overspeeding. One is located at Alapere, Ogudu Road, with a speed limit of 80km/h, while the other is installed at Nitel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, with a speed limit of 60km/h. These checkpoint sites are strategically located to detect and deter overspeeding, which remains one of the leading causes of road accidents,” Osiyemi explained.
In addition to speed monitors, the government has installed electronic police (e-police) systems at Allen Avenue Junction and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road. These devices will catch drivers who run red lights, make illegal U-turns, or drive in the wrong direction.
Motorists caught speeding will pay a fine of N50,000, while running a red light will attract a N20,000 penalty.
“It is important to also note that enforcement will commence immediately. Motorists who violate traffic laws as detected by the ITS will receive SMS notifications from the Vehicle Inspection Service department, detailing the nature of the violation and the corresponding fines to be paid,” Osiyemi said.
He stressed that the system is not meant to punish drivers but to promote safer roads and reduce accidents.
Other officials at the briefing included the Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, Huawei representatives, and top government directors.
