Kinshasa, November 9th, 2026 (CPA).- The control of vehicles travelling with covered number plates, unauthorised flashing lights, and unauthorised light and sound signals has been launched on Monday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a press release.
“This Monday, November 9th, 2026, a rigorous control will be launched against vehicles travelling with number plates covered, without number plates, and those fitted with unauthorised flashing lights and light signals. The announcement has been made by the Provincial Commissioner of the Congolese National Police (PNC), who intends to put an end to these practices, which contravene road traffic regulations and which sometimes cause confusion regarding the identification of authorised official vehicles on public roads,” it is read in the statement from the PNC Provincial Headquarters in Kinshasa.
As part of this operation, the document has specified that no vehicle found to be in breach will be spared and that any offender will be immediately taken to the impound, in accordance with the legal provisions in force.
“The Divisional Commissioner Israel Kantu also warns against any attempt at influence-peddling, intimidation or interference aiming to obstruct the work of law enforcement officers,” the statement has added. “I emphasise that neither social status, nor position, nor personal connections will constitute grounds for exemption.
Through this measure, I intend to restore order on the roads, strengthen compliance with the Highway Code and remind everyone that no one is above the law,” the Divisional Commissioner Israel Kantu, quoted in the statement has declared.
The same source has indicated that his message is therefore unequivocal: the number plates must be visible and compliant, whilst the use of flashing lights and other lighting devices must strictly comply with the regulations.
“The enforcement of this control follows a one-off operation last week during which several vehicles belonging to the authorities and music stars were impounded,” the statement has concluded. ACP/