Benin intensifies road safety inspections in major cities

Authorities in Benin have intensified road safety inspections across several cities, including Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Parakou, and Bohicon. According to alerts from the National Road Safety Center (CNSR), these reinforced controls target both motorists and motorcyclists.

Key areas of focus include compliance with traffic lights, the mandatory use of helmets for both drivers and passengers, seatbelt usage, and the prohibition of mobile phone use while driving. Officers are also verifying administrative documents and monitoring designated traffic lanes. While reports suggest that vehicles or motorcycles violating red lights could face impoundment, this specific measure has not yet been confirmed in official communications from the Republican Police or the CNSR.