Lagos Records 737,340 Traffic Violations Through ANPR Cameras

Lagos Records 737,340 Traffic Violations Through ANPR Cameras

The Lagos State Government has intensified the use of technology-driven traffic enforcement measures as part of efforts to improve road safety, strengthen compliance with traffic regulations, and modernise transportation management across the state.

Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa to commemorate the second-term seventh anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.

According to the commissioner, Lagos recorded no fewer than 737,340 traffic violations through its Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera system during the review period, highlighting the government’s increasing reliance on digital surveillance and intelligent traffic management systems to tackle road offences and congestion.

Osiyemi explained that the ANPR cameras are strategically deployed across major roads and traffic corridors to detect offences such as speeding, traffic light violations, illegal parking, lane indiscipline, and other infractions committed by motorists.

He noted that the smart traffic monitoring initiative forms a major part of the administration’s long-term transportation strategy aimed at building a safer, more efficient, and globally competitive urban transport system capable of supporting Lagos’ rapidly growing population.

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According to him, the deployment of technology has improved enforcement efficiency, reduced physical confrontations between motorists and traffic officials, and enhanced transparency in the monitoring and documentation of road traffic offences.

The commissioner further revealed that the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service had intensified enforcement of the “No Vehicle Inspection, No Roadworthiness Certificate” policy through technology-enabled operations designed to eliminate unroadworthy vehicles from the roads.

He disclosed that a total of 1,114,080 roadworthiness certificates were issued during the review period, an indication of improved compliance by motorists and vehicle owners with vehicle safety regulations.

Osiyemi said the state government remains committed to ensuring that vehicles operating on Lagos roads meet minimum safety standards in order to reduce accidents caused by mechanical defects and poor vehicle conditions.

As part of broader transport sector reforms, the commissioner also announced plans by the Lagos State Government to introduce a Lagos State driver’s licence to simplify licensing procedures and improve traffic administration.

He explained that the proposed state-issued driver’s licence would operate alongside the existing federal driver’s licence under a collaborative arrangement with relevant federal authorities.

According to him, motorists would be free to obtain either the federal licence or the Lagos State-issued licence, adding that the initiative is intended to reduce delays in documentation processes, improve accessibility to licensing services, and strengthen transport regulation across the state.

Osiyemi reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration to sustain ongoing transportation reforms and introduce innovative measures capable of addressing Lagos’ increasing mobility and traffic challenges.

“The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains committed to consolidating ongoing transportation reforms and introducing innovative measures capable of addressing the increasing mobility and traffic challenges confronting Lagos,” he stated.

The Lagos State Government has in recent years expanded investments in intelligent transport systems, including traffic control centres, smart cameras, e-ticketing systems, and digital enforcement platforms, as part of efforts to transform the state into a modern smart city.

Transportation experts say the adoption of digital traffic management systems could help reduce gridlock, improve compliance with road regulations, and enhance public safety if consistently enforced across the state.

Lagos Records 737,340 Traffic Violations Through ANPR Cameras