Lagos State Enhances Traffic Management with Speed Monitors, Imposes 50,000 Fine
Kehinde Adeleye
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, has taken a significant step towards enhancing traffic management by deploying four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites.
The primary objective of these installations is to monitor and detect speeding vehicles and efficiently manage traffic flows, ultimately improving road safety and reducing congestion.
Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi announced the deployment during a press briefing on Thursday, emphasizing that the new ITS sites would complement existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and other Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices.
“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.
“On the other hand, the e-police sites for traffic violations are installed at Allen Avenue Road Junction and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road. These e-police sites are designed to detect a wide range of traffic violations, including running red lights, non-compliance with lane discipline, illegal U-turns and reverse driving on highways,” Osiyemi said.
He appealed to motorists to comply with these new regulations, stating that the fine for violating a red light is N20,000, while the fine for violating the speed limit is N50,000.
“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.
“This system is not designed to be punitive but to encourage responsible driving behaviour and reduce the rate of accidents on our roads. The goal is simple: to save lives, protect property, and create an orderly transportation environment,” he added.
Present at the briefing included the Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, representatives from Huawei Technologies, and key directors from the ministry.
Below are speed camera locations in Lagos:
Third Mainland Bridge
Speed Limit: 80 km/h
Speed cameras monitor traffic along this major bridge connecting the mainland to Lagos Island.
Alapere, Ogudu Road
Speed Limit: 80 km/h
Equipped with speed cameras to enforce traffic regulations.
NITEL, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way
Speed Limit: 60 km/h
A monitored zone on this major Lagos road.
Ojota Bridge (by Motorway)
Speed Limit: 50 km/h
Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge
Speed Limit: 50 km/h – 60 km/h
Speed cameras regulate traffic on this key link between Lekki and Ikoyi.
Allen Avenue Junction
Speed Limit: 50 km/h
An e-police station monitors speeding and other traffic violations.
Nurudeen Olowopopo Road
Speed Limit: 60 km/h
Equipped with speed cameras to ensure compliance.
Ikorodu Road (Various Locations)
Speed Limit: 50 km/h – 60 km/h
Multiple speed cameras regulate traffic along this busy route.
Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
Speed Limit: 50 km/h – 60 km/h
Monitored with speed cameras to improve road safety.
Epe Expressway
Speed Limit: 80 km/h
Cameras track high-speed driving along this highway.
Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road
Speed Limit: 60 km/h
Speed cameras control traffic around the airport and its intersections.
