Burkina helmet wearing: over 14,000 riders checked in three days
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Burkina Faso: Assessment of the crackdown on non-wearing of protective helmets from October 1 to 3, 2026 (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Burkinabe National Police checked 14,165 road users for not wearing helmets between October 1 and 3, 2026. In total, 9,799 were fined and 3,231 vehicles were impounded, for 31,414,000 CFA francs in penalties.
Oubri: 2.3 million FCFA in fines issued in four days for not wearing helmets (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
From 1 to 4 October 2026, police in the Oubri region checked 928 two- or three-wheeler riders for not wearing helmets and issued 2.301 million FCFA in fines. 161 vehicles were impounded as part of the "Bouclier Tête" operation.
Burkina helmet wearing: over 14,000 riders checked in three days (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
From 1 to 3 October 2026, Burkina Faso's National Police checked 14,165 riders for not wearing helmets under the "Bouclier tête durcie" operation. 9,799 were fined on the spot and 3,231 vehicles were impounded, with total fines of 31,414,000 FCFA.
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