Ivorian authorities have stepped up efforts to improve road safety through the introduction of new technological equipment, including mobile speed radars deployed to law enforcement agencies.

These tools, made available to the police and gendarmerie, are intended to curb speeding and risky behavior, which are considered among the leading causes of road accidents in Côte d’Ivoire.

According to local sources, the mobile radars allow for more flexible monitoring and can be quickly deployed across various road networks. They form part of a broader government strategy aimed at modernizing traffic control methods and strengthening road safety prevention.

The initiative complements existing measures such as video-based traffic enforcement systems, which enable authorities to penalize certain violations through automated monitoring. The overall objective is to reduce road accidents and improve driver discipline.

However, some details circulating on social media, particularly regarding the technical capabilities of the equipment or the exact deployment timeline, have not been officially confirmed.

Authorities have not yet released updated data on the expected impact of these new measures, but they continue to emphasize their commitment to improving road safety across the country.