The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in partnership with Huawei Technologies, has launched four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites to enhance traffic monitoring, detect speeding, and enforce road safety regulations.
During a press briefing on Thursday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated that the newly deployed systems would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and other traffic management solutions.
“The checkpoint sites are specifically designed to detect speeding violations. One is located at Alapere, Ogudu Road, with a speed limit of 80 km/h, while the other is positioned at Nitel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, with a speed limit of 60 km/h. These installations are strategically placed to curb overspeeding, which remains a leading cause of road accidents,” Osiyemi explained.
In addition to speed monitoring, the government has also introduced e-police sites at Allen Avenue Road Junction and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road to detect a range of traffic violations. “These e-police sites will monitor offenses such as running red lights, lane indiscipline, illegal U-turns, and reverse driving on highways,” he added.
To ensure compliance, Osiyemi warned that enforcement would begin immediately. Violators of traffic laws will receive SMS notifications from the Vehicle Inspection Service department, detailing their infractions and the corresponding penalties. The fines include ₦20,000 for running a red light and ₦50,000 for exceeding speed limits.
“This initiative is not intended to be punitive but to promote responsible driving behavior, reduce accidents, and enhance overall road safety. Our objective is to save lives, protect property, and create a more orderly transportation system in Lagos,” the commissioner emphasized.
The briefing was attended by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa; representatives from Huawei Technologies; and key directors from the ministry.
