Lagos Motorists To Pay N50,000 Fine For Overspeeding
The Lagos State Government has introduced the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) at four locations across the state to enhance traffic monitoring and enforcement.
Under the new system, motorists caught overspeeding will face a fine of N50,000, while those who run red lights will be fined N20,000.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this during a press briefing on Thursday, stating that the ITS will complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and other Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices. The initiative, launched in partnership with Huawei Technologies, consists of two main functions: speed monitoring at checkpoint sites and traffic violation detection at e-police sites.
Speed monitoring has been implemented at Alapere, where the speed limit is 80 km/h, and at NITEL on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, where the limit is 60 km/h.
Meanwhile, e-police sites have been installed at Allen Avenue Junction and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road, where high-definition cameras will track violations such as running red lights, lane indiscipline, illegal U-turns, and reverse driving.
“These initiatives align with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable Lagos.
“The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) integrates advanced information, communication, sensing, control, and computer technologies into our transportation management framework. This innovative system allows for real-time monitoring and management of traffic conditions, enabling precise, efficient, and comprehensive control of transportation activities.
“Today, I am pleased to announce the deployment of four new ITS sites designed to monitor, manage, and enforce road traffic laws effectively. These sites are categorized into two key functions: Checkpoint Sites for Speed Detection and E-Police Sites for Monitoring Traffic Violations.
“For the Checkpoint Sites 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 cases of overspeeding, which remains one of the leading causes of road accidents. Offenders for overspeeding will be fined N50,000,” Osiyemi said.
He emphasized that enforcement would commence immediately, adding that the system is not intended to be punitive but rather to encourage responsible driving behavior and reduce the rate of accidents on Lagos roads.
“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.
“Through high-definition cameras and real-time monitoring systems, these e-Police sites will serve as virtual traffic enforcement officers, ensuring that drivers adhere to road regulations, even when physical officers are not present.
“It is important to 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 (VIS) department, detailing the nature of the violation and the corresponding fines to be paid. Red light offenders will be fined N20,000.
“This system is not designed to be punitive but to encourage responsible driving behavior and reduce the rate of accidents on our roads. The goal is simple: to save lives, protect property, and create an orderly transportation environment,” the Commissioner added.
Lagos Motorists To Pay N50,000 Fine For Overspeeding is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
