- Lagos introduced four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites to monitor traffic
- Fines imposed for traffic violations, with text message notifications sent to violators
- Partnership with Huawei Technologies strengthened Lagos' traffic management strategy
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in partnership with Huawei Technologies, has deployed four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites aimed at monitoring and detecting speeding, as well as managing traffic flow.
This was disclosed during a press briefing on Thursday, February 6 by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, where he explained that the new installations would supplement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and other traffic management technologies.
“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 stated.
Lagos motorists risk up to N50,000 fines for violations
Osiyemi also appealed to motorists to comply with traffic regulations, highlighting that violations would incur fines, with a N20,000 penalty for running a red light and N50,000 for speeding.
“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,” Osiyemi stated.
The briefing was attended by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, representatives from Huawei Technologies, and senior officials from the ministry.
“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,” Osiyemi added.
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Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Lagos State Government was set to integrate Korope and Danfo buses into the Bus Reform Initiative.
The project included a three-month trial, improving routes and addressing transport extortion.