Impunity has no place on Ivorian roads. After a video went viral showing two vehicles driving dangerously in the opposite direction on Boulevard de la Paix (near Boribana, formerly Carena), the General Directorate of Land Transport and Traffic (DGTTC) reacted immediately.

The facts: a deliberate act of endangerment

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surveillance cameras captured a blatant act of incivility. Thanks to the identification of their license plates, the offenders are now being targeted by the authorities.

Official summons: The two drivers are summoned to appear on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10 a.m. , at Tower E (16th floor), in Plateau, to answer for their actions.

A range of sanctions is planned.

The DGTTC reminds drivers that driving the wrong way is not a simple mistake, but a serious violation of the Highway Code. Those who commit this offense are liable to:

1. Fixed fines ;
2. An immediate deduction of points from the driving licence;
3. Suspension of driving licence;
4. The vehicle was immobilized .

In the event of bodily injury or death, criminal liability is incurred for involuntary injury or manslaughter, resulting in prison sentences.

An alarming road safety situation in 2026

This arrest comes amid a particularly grim climate for road safety in Ivory Coast. The record for the first six weeks of 2026 is alarming:

1. More than 500 accidents recorded.
2. 160 deaths , a tragic average of 4 deaths per day .

Faced with this resurgence of road fatalities, the authorities intend to toughen their stance against irresponsible behavior in order to protect the lives of road users.