The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has partnered with Huawei Technologies to install four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites for monitoring traffic and speed violations. These new installations will work alongside existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and Traffic Management Solution devices.
Transportation Commissioner Oluwaseun Osiyemi announced the development during a Thursday press briefing. He explained that two of the sites are speed detection checkpoints: one on Ogudu Road at Alapere with an 80km/h limit, and another on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way at Nitel with a 60km/h limit.
“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 said.
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The system carries significant fines: N20,000 for running red lights and N50,000 for speeding violations. Enforcement begins immediately, with violators receiving SMS notifications from the Vehicle Inspection Service detailing their infractions and corresponding fines.
“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,” the commissioner explained.
The announcement was made in the presence of several officials, including Innovation, Science and Technology Commissioner Olatunbosun Alake, Transportation Ministry Permanent Secretary Olawale Musa, Huawei Technologies representatives, and key ministry directors.
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