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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Sanwo-Olu to deploy 3,000 smart cameras for Lagos traffic management

Akin-George Fashola, director of the Vehicle Inspection Service, disclosed this during a radio programme on Tuesday in Lagos.

• March 25, 2025
Traffic light on Lagos road
Traffic light on Lagos road[Credit: Wikimedia commons]

The Lagos government has announced plans to install 3,000 smart cameras across the state to enhance road safety and traffic management.

Akin-George Fashola, director of the Vehicle Inspection Service, disclosed this during a radio programme on Tuesday in Lagos.

Mr Fashola stated that the cameras would monitor speed limits and serve as an electronic policing (e-policing) tool for the government.

He explained that the initiative was part of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) introduced by the state government to improve the monitoring, management, and enforcement of road traffic laws.

“This year, the VIS will focus more on enforcing speed limits in Lagos. It’s not a new initiative, but we need to be more rigorous in implementation.

“We must slow people down to reduce the high rate of accidents in the state,” he said.

He also mentioned that, as part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision for better traffic management, smart cameras had already been installed in key locations such as Alapere, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, and Allen Junction.

“The speed limit for Alapere is 80km/h inward Alausa and 60km/h outward toward Oworonshoki due to pedestrian traffic and the nature of the expressway. We also considered the petrol stations along the expressway to prevent collisions with fuel tankers.

“On Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, the speed limit is set at 60km/h because it is a densely populated area where people cross the road indiscriminately,” added Mr Fashola.

The VIS director explained that at Allen Junction, the cameras focus not on speed limits but on detecting violations such as running red lights and failing to stop at designated areas.

“This is part of our e-policing strategy, saying motorists exceeding speed limits will be sanctioned, with a fine of ₦50,000 for violations.

“Drivers who violate traffic laws, as detected by the ITS, will receive SMS notifications from the VIS detailing the nature of the violation and the corresponding fines,” Mr Fashola said.

According to him, motorists can contest fines if they have proof but noted that the government would also provide technology-based evidence to support enforcement actions.

Mr Fashola also highlighted how technology had improved VIS services, including the introduction of online roadworthiness certification for pre-existing vehicle owners.

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