The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to enforce stricter traffic regulations, including fines for running red lights and speeding across the state.
At a media briefing on Thursday, February 6, the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, introduced the initiative alongside the launch of advanced technology to improve traffic monitoring and law enforcement in the state.
Osiyemi outlined the four strategic routes with speed limits, including 80 km/h on Alapere-Ogudu Road and 60 km/h on Nitel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Allen Avenue Junction, and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road.
For violations, motorists will face a fine of N20,000 for running a red light and N50,000 for speeding.
“I’m excited to announce the deployment of four new Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) sites aimed at monitoring and enforcing traffic laws efficiently. These sites are divided into two categories: Checkpoint sites for speed detection and E-Police sites for monitoring various traffic violations,” Osiyemi explained.
The checkpoint sites, located at Alapere, Ogudu Road (with an 80 km/h limit), and Nitel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way (with a 60 km/h limit), are designed to detect and prevent overspeeding, a major cause of road accidents.
Meanwhile, the E-Police sites, located at Allen Avenue Road Junction and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road, will monitor a wide range of infractions, such as running red lights, lane violations, illegal U-turns, and reverse driving on highways.
Using high-definition cameras and real-time monitoring systems, the e-Police sites will function as virtual traffic enforcement officers, ensuring compliance even in the absence of physical officers.
Osiyemi emphasized that enforcement would begin immediately, and motorists caught violating traffic laws by the ITS would receive SMS notifications from the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), detailing the violation and corresponding fines.
“This system is not meant to be punitive but to encourage responsible driving and reduce accidents,” he added. “The aim is to save lives, protect property, and ensure a well-regulated transport environment. I urge drivers to adhere to speed limits, obey traffic signals, maintain lane discipline, and avoid dangerous maneuvers like reverse driving on main roads.”
