The federal government has installed Speed Limit Cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge. This follows incessant ghastly motor accidents, some of which result in avoidable fatalities.
Earlier in April, after an extensive 5-month rehabilitation of the bridge, the speed limit was pegged at 80 km/hr.
Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, disclosed this information during an interview with TVC News, where she also highlighted measures to prevent misuse of the bridge and mitigate potential accidents.
Kesha emphasized that speed limit signs have been strategically positioned along the bridge to alert motorists to the designated speed limit. She added that the Lagos State Government has plans to install the speed cameras to enforce compliance.
“To avoid loss of lives, designed speed limit for the Third Mainland Bridge have been installed and it is 80km /hr.
“In conjunction with the Lagos State Government, speed limit cameras would be installed to catch anyone overspeeding on the bridge,” Kesha said.
Kesha further disclosed that overspeeding defaulters on the Third Mainland Bridge will face hefty penalties imposed by the Lagos State Government when renewing their driving licenses, serving as a deterrent to prevent further violations.
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State also revealed that security personnel have been deployed to the Third Mainland Bridge to ensure motorists comply with regulations and prevent any abuses and that any driver who flouts the directive will be issued an e-ticket with the details captured by the cameras.