In an effort to safeguard the lives of commuters on the highways, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, has introduced speed limit monitors on the roads. This is even as defaulters are to pay N50, 000 fine on conviction.
Towards actualizing the initiative, the Government has deployed four new Intelligent Transport System sites to monitor and detect speeding and manage traffic flows.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during a press briefing on Thursday.
He stated that the new installations would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras and other Traffic Management Solution devices in the State.
He said, “The checkpoint sites are designed to detect over speeding. 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. Which include running red lights, non-compliance with lane discipline, illegal U-turns and reverse driving on highways.”
The Commissioner urged motorists to comply with the new initiative. He stated that 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. The SMS will detail 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. It is also to reduce the rate of accidents on our roads. The goal is simple: to save lives, protect property, and create an orderly transportation environment,” Osiyemi said.
Among those present at the briefing included the Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake. Also at the event were the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olawale Musa and representatives from Huawei Technologies. Others were key directors from the ministry.
source: Punch
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