The government of Cameroon has stepped up its efforts to enhance road load control and protect transport infrastructure within major corridors. This move was highlighted during the Interministerial Committee for Monitoring and Weighing Operations (CISOP) meeting held on September 25, 2026, in Yaounde. The committee, established by a 1998 Prime Ministerial decree, operates under the Ministry of Public Works to coordinate weighing activities across the country.
The meeting, opened by Minister of Public Works Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, focused on the need for stricter law enforcement to prevent vehicle overload and road degradation. The Minister emphasized that operations must deliver practical solutions to preserve public roads, in accordance with Law No. 2002/004 of April 27, 2002, regarding the protection of the national road network. CISOP's mandate includes setting strategies, adopting technical standards, and analyzing weighing statistics.
The interministerial meeting aimed to modernize weighing stations and protect road infrastructure from rapid degradation. The committee discussed several operational challenges currently affecting weighing stations, including aging equipment, payment delays, deteriorating access roads, and frequent complaints from transport operatives. These issues hinder the effective monitoring and control of road loads.
To tackle these challenges, the Ministries are advancing a dual-purpose strategy focused on prevention and corrective enforcement. Central to this solution is strict compliance with the statutory 50-tonne load limit for heavy trucks, alongside mandatory load-shedding operations and progressive fines for offenders. The deployment of mobile weighing units along high-impact economic corridors is also planned.
The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministries of Transport, Finance, Public Works, and other transport operators. Their evaluations revealed that the current state of weighing stations requires immediate attention. The proposed solutions aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of road load control efforts.
The government's efforts to protect the road network are crucial for maintaining the country's infrastructure. Road degradation can have significant economic and social impacts, including increased maintenance costs and reduced transportation efficiency. The Ministry of Public Works and other stakeholders are working together to address these issues.
The implementation of the proposed solutions will be closely monitored, and progress will be evaluated in the coming months. The government has emphasized its commitment to protecting the road network and ensuring that transport infrastructure is used responsibly.
Key points
- The Cameroonian government has intensified efforts to enhance road load control and protect transport infrastructure.
- The Interministerial Committee for Monitoring and Weighing Operations (CISOP) plays a crucial role in coordinating weighing activities.
- Proposed solutions include strict compliance with load limits, mandatory load-shedding operations, and progressive fines for offenders.
