Traffic Solutions: Lagos installs ITS monitors, slams N50,000 fine on erring motorists

*Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, affirms the new Intelligent Transport System installations will complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras, and other Traffic Management Solution devices across the state

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

In a move to detect, deter overspeeding, and save precious lives in the metropolis, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has partnered with Huawei Technologies to deploy four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites across the state.

ConsumerConnect reports Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Honourable Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, announced this development at a media briefing Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Lagos.

Osiyemi, in company with Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa, representatives from Huawei Technologies, and key Directors from the Ministry, said the new ITS installations would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and other Traffic Management Solution devices.

The Commissioner told reporters: “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.”

Osiyemi further noted: “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.”

Penalties for violators of traffic regulations

The Lagos State Government, therefore, urged motorists for compliance.

Osiyemi as well disclosed the fine for violating the red light is N20,000 and the fine for violating the speed limit is N50,000.

The Commissioner said: “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: “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.”