The government announced the implementation of precautionary measures to strengthen prevention and road safety. A circular addressed to the ministers concerned was signed by the Prime Minister, in accordance with the directives of the President of the Republic.
As part of this system, the authorities have planned a strengthening of road controls and rigorous application of sanctions to combat risky behavior. According to the circular, it is planned to “reactivate the regional commissions for the withdrawal and return of driving licenses” and “to require monthly reports on their work.” The Defense and Security Forces (FDS) will be mobilized to systematically transmit the driving licenses of offenders to the regional commissions.
In the document sent to PressAfrik, it is mentioned that “the sanctions provided for by the Highway Code will be strictly applied, in particular for speeding, dangerous overtaking on the continuous line, overloading of luggage, overloading in vehicles mixed transport, and technical defects such as defective tires, cracked windshields or missing mirrors.
The note emphasizes “the need to strengthen the safety of vulnerable users, in particular two-wheeler drivers. It is now compulsory to register all motorcycles with an engine capacity greater than 49 cm³.”
To encourage compliance, registration will be “free for three months. After this period, violators will risk sanctions. Wearing a helmet becomes compulsory for both drivers and passengers.”
The authorities also plan to “improve signaling with the installation of traffic lights and directional signs at intersections.”
The government will put in place targeted operations to free up illegally occupied road rights-of-way. “Adequate measures will be taken to clear sidewalks and shoulders,” underlines the circular.
These actions will target markets, garages and other facilities deemed illegal that obstruct traffic. The authorities specify that “the operations will take into account security rules and will be followed by a redevelopment of public spaces.”
These measures are part of the General States of Public Transport, with the objective of modernizing and securing the sector in Senegal. The government thus reaffirms its desire to ensure better management of road traffic and to preserve infrastructure.
