The Côte d'Ivoire government has announced plans to establish training centers for motorcycle riders, specifically those with category A licenses. The move is part of efforts to modernize and secure transportation procedures in the country. According to Oumar Sacko, Director General of Terrestrial Transport and Circulation, the centers will provide training for riders to improve their skills and knowledge.
The announcement was made during a meeting organized by the Governmental Information and Communication Center (CICG) on September 22, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau. Sacko explained that the training centers are part of the New Initial Vehicle Registration System (NSIIV). He emphasized the need for capacity building in this area, highlighting the importance of trained riders for road safety.
As part of the same initiative, a large-scale registration operation for unregistered motorcycles will be launched to have a clear record of two- and three-wheeled vehicles on the road. The goal is to withdraw vehicles that commit infractions. Sacko also mentioned that a reform is underway to regulate the use of motorcycles, distinguishing between personal and commercial use.
In an effort to combat the proliferation of unregistered motorcycles, 40,253 motorcycles have been regularized and registered so far. The government aims to promote the proper use of motorcycles and differentiate between personal and commercial vehicles. This move is expected to enhance road safety and reduce accidents involving motorcycles.
A special registration operation for two- and three-wheeled vehicles will begin on October 15, 2026, and will last for six months. The operation will target vehicles and owners that are currently subject to administrative confinement due to irregular circulation. The goal is to bring these vehicles into compliance with road traffic regulations.
The Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs announced the operation in a communiqué on September 18, 2026. The ministry aims to strengthen compliance with road traffic regulations and promote a culture of safety among motorcycle riders. The registration operation will help to create a database of registered motorcycles and improve road safety.
The training centers and registration operations are part of a broader effort to improve road safety and regulate the use of motorcycles in Côte d'Ivoire. The government is working to create a safer and more organized transportation system, and the new initiatives are expected to make a positive impact on the country's road safety record.
Key points
- The Côte d'Ivoire government will open training centers for motorcycle riders with category A licenses.
- A large-scale registration operation for unregistered motorcycles will be launched to improve road safety.
- The government aims to promote the proper use of motorcycles and differentiate between personal and commercial vehicles.
