Amid ongoing public discussions surrounding the enforcement
of speed limits on select roads, the Lagos State government has reaffirmed the
legality and necessity of these regulations, urging all motorists to comply for
the safety and well-being of all road users.
In a statement, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr.
Oluwaseun Osiyemi, cited Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector
Reform Law (2018) as the legal foundation for imposing penalties on motorists
who exceed prescribed speed limits.
Addressing concerns about traffic signs, Osiyemi clarified
that the Ministry of Transportation is solely responsible for determining the
size, color, and type of traffic signs in Lagos, ensuring these signs meet
international standards and best practices.
The commissioner also urged the public to refrain from
spreading false information regarding the speed limit enforcement, stressing
that speed limit cameras were installed based on comprehensive studies and are
currently operational only on Alapere Road and Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way.
Further studies have identified other areas where cameras may be installed, and
these will be considered after additional reviews.
Reaffirming that the primary purpose of the cameras is to
enhance road safety, Osiyemi called on all motorists and members of the public
to visit the official Lagos State Ministry of Transportation website, verify
official social media channels, or contact the relevant traffic management
authorities for further clarification.
