Lagos announces fine for overspeeding

The Lagos State government on Thursday said that any motorist driving above 80km per hour along the Alapere section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Nitel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, with a speed limit of 60km/h, risks a fine of N50,000 as a camera on speed limits has been installed around the Alapere corridor.

The Commissioner for Transport, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, revealed this at a press briefing to announce the new deployment of the Intelligent Transportation Systems camera on four strategic routes to enhance traffic management and improve commuting across the state.

Osiyemi stated that the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) integrates advanced information, communication, sensing, control, and computer technologies into its 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.”

He added that four new ITS sites have been deployed to monitor, manage, and enforce road traffic laws effectively.

“These sites are categorised into two key functions: Checkpoint Sites for Speed Detection and E-Police Sites for Monitoring Traffic Violations.

“For the checkpoint sites designed to detect over-speeding, 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 over-speeding, 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.

“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 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 (VIS) department, detailing the nature of the violation and the corresponding fines to be paid.”
The commissioner, however, maintained that the system is not designed to be punitive but to encourage responsible driving behaviour and reduce the rate of accidents on the roads.

Osiyemi maintained that the goal is simple: to save lives, protect property, and create an orderly transportation environment.