The Anambra State Government has banned the construction of speed bumps on public roads without prior approval, warning that individuals and communities who violate the directive will face stiff sanctions.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, who said the decision followed the indiscriminate erection of speed bumps by residents and communities across the state, a practice the government said is damaging road infrastructure and compromising public safety.
According to Mefor, all speed bumps and their proposed locations must now receive approval from the state government, while their design must conform to specifications provided by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
He explained that the government would only permit speed bumps in designated high-risk areas such as markets, schools, churches, and other locations considered necessary by the authorities.
The commissioner urged residents to comply fully with the new policy, stressing that constructing speed bumps without authorization or outside approved locations is now an offence.
"The Government of Anambra State hereby informs Ndi Anambra and the general public that individuals and communities are no longer permitted to construct speed bumps on public roads without prior approval," the statement read.
It added: "All speed bumps and their locations must be approved by the state government. A uniform design for speed bumps will now have to be obtained from the state's Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.
"Speed bumps will be restricted to critical areas such as markets, churches, schools, and other locations as determined by the government.
"It will be an offence to construct speed bumps without authorization or outside approved locations."
The government said the policy was introduced to address the adverse effects of indiscriminate speed bump installation on road infrastructure and the safety of motorists and other road users.
Residents seeking further clarification were advised to contact the Office of the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure.
