In Côte d'Ivoire, the era of leniency for state vehicles seems to be over. The Directorate General of Land Transport and Traffic ( DGTTC ) has officially announced that administrative vehicles will no longer be exempt from impoundment in the event of a traffic violation.

Exemplary conduct at the heart of the decision

In a circular note published on February 3, 2026, the Director General of the DGTTC, Oumar Sako , specified that these vehicles will henceforth be seized and taken to the administrative impound lot of the Bureau of Administrative Vehicle Management ( BGVA ). This measure aims to establish a principle of strict adherence to best practices within the public administration.

A broad offensive against incivility

The checks, which primarily focus on the conformity of license plates, also target other categories of users:

1. Private vehicles: Any vehicle whose registration plate is obscured or altered will be systematically impounded.

Note: The return of the vehicle is conditional upon the restoration of the license plate and the full payment of all fines related to the video ticketing .

1. Vehicles not cleared through customs: Owners of vehicles purchased tax-free or in the process of regularization are urged to contact the DGTTC to obtain a provisional registration while awaiting their final documents.

This large-scale operation marks a firm commitment by the Ivorian authorities to regulate traffic and put an end to informal privileges on the road.