LAGOS BEGINS N50,000 FINE FOR OVER SPEEDING, N20,000 FINE FOR RED LIGHT OFFENDERS

Lagos State Government has announced that drivers who overspeed and caught on it’s newly installed cameras will be fined N50,000, while red light offenders will be fined N20,000.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi disclosed this yesterday while announcing the introduction of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) in four locations across the state.

Osiyemi stated that drivers who overspeed will be fined N50,000, while red light offenders will be fined N20,000.

He stated that the new installations will complement the state’s existing ANPR cameras and other Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices.

He emphasized the government’s commitment to improving road safety, optimizing traffic management, and fostering a more efficient transportation network in a rapidly growing city.

“These checkpoint sites are strategically located to detect and deter cases of overspeeding, which remains one of the leading causes of road accidents. Offenders for overspeeding will be fined N50,000.

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,” he stated.

He added that enforcement will commence immediately. “Motorists who violate traffic laws as detected by the ITS will receive SMS notifications from the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) department, detailing the nature of the violation and the corresponding fines to be paid. Red light offenders will be fined N20,000.

This system is not designed to be punitive but to encourage responsible driving behavior 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 urged all road users—private motorists, commercial drivers, and transport unions— to comply with the traffic laws and regulations of the State.

“Drive within the speed limits, obey traffic signals, maintain your lane discipline, and avoid dangerous maneuvers such as reverse driving on major roads.” He advised.