The Anambra State government has issued a stern warning to residents and communities: stop building unauthorized speed bumps on public roads, or face stiff penalties.
In a press statement released Saturday, Commissioner for Information Dr. Law Mefor announced that all speed bumps and their locations must now receive prior state government approval. The move comes in response to the rampant, indiscriminate erection of bumps that are defacing roads and causing more harm than good.
“Individuals and communities are no longer permitted to construct speed bumps on public roads without prior approval,” Mefor declared. The new directive mandates a uniform design, which must be obtained from the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. Going forward, speed bumps will be restricted to critical zones such as markets, churches, and schools—or other locations deemed necessary by the government.
The administration cited adverse effects on road infrastructure and overall safety as the driving force behind the ban. “It will be an offence to construct speed bumps without authorisation or outside approved locations,” the statement read, warning that stiffer sanctions await offenders.
Residents seeking clarity have been directed to contact the Office of the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure.
