Lagos Govt Insists On Enforcement Of Speed Limits

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

The commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who stated this 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.

While 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 standardisation and adherence to global best practices.

While urging the public to stop fabrication of false information on the speed limits operation, the commissioner reiterated that the speed limit cameras which were installed after comprehensive studies on the need in that axes are currently only on Alapere Road and Mobolaji Bank Anthony.

He noted that studies have shown the need for other areas of the state, adding 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.

Osiyemi urged motorists and the general public to visit the official Lagos State Ministry of Transportation website, verify social media handles or contact the appropriate traffic management authorities for more clarifications.