In a bid to enhance traffic law enforcement, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to install approximately 3,000 e-police and speed limit cameras across the state.
This move aims to reduce traffic violations and improve road safety.
According to Engr. Akin-George Fashola, Director of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), speed limit cameras have already been installed at various locations, including Alapere-Ogudu Road and Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way.
E-police cameras are also in place at Allen Junction and Nurudeen Olowopopo Road in Ikeja to monitor red light running and other traffic violations.
To ensure compliance, warning signs have been installed at these locations. Motorists who violate speed limits will be required to pay a fine of ₦50,000, although they can contest the fine by providing proof.
Interestingly, an average of 50 commercial buses are apprehended daily for various traffic violations, indicating that commercial vehicles are not exempt from the enforcement initiative.
In related development, the government has introduced an online roadworthiness recertification system for pre-existing vehicle owners, allowing them to renew their roadworthiness certificates online without visiting a VIS office.
Additionally, the VIS now offers an auto verification service for individuals looking to purchase used vehicles, providing a detailed history of the vehicle to enable informed decisions.
For reliable information and assistance, Lagos residents can visit the VIS website or any of the 45 VIS centers across the state.