By The Lagos State Government has gone into partnership with Huawei Technologies, a global technology infrastructure provider, to set up four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) locations across the city.
This effort intends to significantly enhance traffic management and road safety.
During a press briefing, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi explained how the new system will work alongside the state’s existing automatic number plate recognition cameras and other traffic management solution devices.
“The newly established ITS sites are divided into two main categories: checkpoint sites for speed monitoring and e-police sites for traffic violation detection. These systems are designed to enforce traffic regulations, manage vehicle speeds, and ensure safer driving conditions throughout Lagos”, he said.
He explained that the four ITS locations were intentionally chosen to meet particular traffic concerns. Checkpoints have been set up in Alapere, where the speed restriction is 80 km/h, and Nitel on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, where the speed limit is 60 km/h.
E-police stations have already been set up at Allen Avenue Junction and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road, complete with high-definition cameras to monitor traffic offences.
Osiyemi emphasised that the relationship with Huawei would considerably improve Lagos’ traffic monitoring and management skills, hence boosting overall road safety.
He emphasised the Lagos State Government’s commitment to modernising its transport infrastructure in order to address the increasing problem of traffic congestion, as well as to advance the Lagos Smart City Agenda.
“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 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,” Osiyemi said.
The commissioner urged motorists to comply with the directive, saying the fine for violating the red light is N20,000 and the fine for violating the speed limit is N50,000.
“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.
“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,” he stated.
