Speed Limit Enforcement, N50k Fine Backed By Lagos Transport Law – LASG

Speed limit enforcement on highways, N50,000 fine is backed by Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (2018) – LASG

Says that the speed limit cameras were installed after comprehensive studies on the need in the axes they are currently only on.

Notes that that studies have shown the need for other areas of the state and that this will be done after further reviews.

Reaffirms that the primary purpose of installing the cameras is for the safety of commuters as well as motorists on the road.

Amid public concerns regarding the enforcement of speed limits on selected roads in the State, the Lagos State government has reaffirmed the legality of the regulations, urging motorists to comply for the safety of road users.

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, had earlier this year announced the deployment of speed limit cameras on selected roads to help improve road safety, noting that the fine for violating the speed limit is N50,000.

In a statement, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi referenced Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (2018), which provides the legal basis for imposing penalties on motorists who exceed prescribed speed limits.

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Further clarifying the legal framework for traffic signs, Osiyemi emphasised that the Ministry of Transportation is solely responsible for determining the size, colour, and type of traffic signs in Lagos State, ensuring standardization and adherence to global best practices.

While urging the public to stop the fabrication of false information on the speed limit operation, the Commissioner reiterated that the speed limit cameras which were installed after comprehensive studies on the need in the axes they are currently only on.

He noted that studies have shown the need for other areas of the state and that this will be done after further reviews. He, however, reaffirmed that the primary purpose of installing the cameras is for the safety of commuters as well as motorists on the road.

For further inquiries or clarifications, motorists and the general public are advised to visit the official Lagos State Ministry of Transportation website, verified social media handles, or contact the appropriate traffic management authorities.

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