The Police nationale congolaise (PNC) in Ituri has expressed concern that two vehicles out of four on the road in Bunia still circulate without official registration plates, despite a one-week ultimatum issued on September 24. The deadline for compliance expires on October 1. According to the PNC, some vehicles are also circulating with temporary registrations. This situation, observed in several neighborhoods of Bunia, is considered a violation of the Code de la route.
The PNC had granted a one-week delay to encourage vehicle owners to regularize their vehicles and enhance road safety. The police argue that the circulation of unregistered vehicles complicates their identification in case of an infraction or crime. Vehicle owners who have not received their registration plates claim they have faced administrative difficulties. They assert that they have completed the necessary procedures with the Direction générale des impôts (DGI) but have not received their physical plates due to stock unavailability.
In response to these claims, the DGI has clarified that the subscription process now occurs online. Each taxpayer receives a registration number generated by the system, which is then printed before the metal plate is dispatched to the applicant. The DGI has invited all vehicle owners to respect the required procedures and comply before police sanctions are enforced.
The situation in Bunia highlights the challenges in enforcing regulations and ensuring road safety in the region. The PNC and DGI are working together to address these issues and encourage vehicle owners to comply with the regulations. The use of temporary registrations has also raised concerns among law enforcement agencies.
Vehicle owners who have complied with the regulations have expressed frustration with the delays in receiving their registration plates. They argue that the process has been slow and bureaucratic, leading to frustration and additional costs. The DGI has assured taxpayers that it is working to improve the efficiency of the registration process.
The ultimatum issued by the PNC has sparked a mixed reaction from vehicle owners in Bunia. While some have welcomed the move to enhance road safety, others have expressed concerns about the feasibility of complying with the regulations. The police have warned that they will enforce the regulations and impose sanctions on non-compliant vehicle owners.
As the deadline for compliance approaches, vehicle owners in Bunia are urged to regularize their vehicles to avoid sanctions. The PNC and DGI will continue to work together to ensure that the regulations are enforced and road safety is enhanced in the region. The introduction of a new, secure registration plate system is also expected to improve the registration process.
Key points
- The Police nationale congolaise (PNC) in Ituri reports that 2 out of 4 vehicles on the road in Bunia still lack official registration plates.
- The deadline for compliance with the registration regulations expires on October 1.
- The DGI has clarified that the subscription process for vehicle registration now occurs online.
