Lagos, Nigeria – March 27, 2024 – The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in partnership with Huawei Technologies, has launched four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites to monitor speeding and traffic violations, aiming to improve road safety and traffic management across the state.

Announcing the initiative at a press briefing on Thursday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the new sites will enhance the functionality of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and other Traffic Management Solution devices already in place.

“These checkpoint sites are strategically located to detect and deter overspeeding, which remains one of the leading causes of road accidents,” Osiyemi said.

He outlined the locations of the new speed detection checkpoints:

• Alapere, Ogudu Road – Speed limit: 80 km/h
• NITEL, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way – Speed limit: 60 km/h

Additionally, e-police sites have been established to monitor broader traffic violations at:

• Allen Avenue Road Junction
• Nurudeen Olowopopo Road

These e-police sites will detect offenses including running red lights, illegal U-turns, reverse driving, and lane indiscipline, ensuring stricter compliance with traffic regulations.

Fines and Automated Enforcement

Osiyemi emphasized that enforcement will begin immediately, with fines issued through SMS notifications by the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS). Violators will receive details of their infractions and corresponding penalties.

• Red light violation – Fine: ₦20,000
• Speed limit violation – Fine: ₦50,000

“This system is not meant to be punitive but to promote responsible driving, reduce accidents, and ensure the safety of all road users,” the commissioner stated.

Key Speed Camera Locations in Lagos

The Intelligent Transport System now operates at various strategic points across Lagos to monitor and enforce speed limits:

1. Third Mainland Bridge – 80 km/h
2. Alapere, Ogudu Road – 80 km/h
3. NITEL, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way – 60 km/h
4. Ojota Bridge (by Motorway) – 50 km/h
5. Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge – 50 km/h – 60 km/h
6. Allen Avenue Junction – 50 km/h
7. Nurudeen Olowopopo Road – 60 km/h
8. Ikorodu Road (Various Locations) – 50 km/h – 60 km/h
9. Oshodi-Apapa Expressway – 50 km/h – 60 km/h
10. Epe Expressway – 80 km/h
11. Murtala Mohammed International Airport Road – 60 km/h

Collaboration for Safer Roads

The initiative was launched in the presence of Olatunbosun Alake, Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, and Olawale Musa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, alongside representatives from Huawei Technologies and other key stakeholders.

Osiyemi concluded by urging motorists to comply with traffic regulations and emphasized that the government remains committed to protecting lives and fostering a safer and more efficient transportation environment.