Just twelve hours following its official launch, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, personally observed the remarkable effectiveness of the new electronic traffic violation system, known as e-verbalisation. Activated precisely at midnight on August 1, 2026, to automatically identify road code infringements, the system quickly demonstrated its capabilities. By noon that day, Minister Sana visited the Video Protection Supervision Center, accompanied by Zakaria Hebie, the Director General of Transmissions and IT, to monitor the real-time operation of this innovative platform.

During his visit, the Minister commended the technical teams for their exceptional professionalism, acknowledging their vital contribution to deploying this groundbreaking innovation across Burkina Faso. Within its initial twelve hours of operation, the system meticulously recorded an impressive 1,099 infractions. These included common violations such as failing to wear a seatbelt, disregarding traffic lights, exceeding speed limits, and using a mobile phone while driving. Notably, five offenders had already processed their penalty payments through the dedicated FASO ARZEKA platform.

Mahamadou Sana emphasized that these swift and substantial results unequivocally confirm the operational readiness of the e-verbalisation system. He further highlighted that this initiative underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to leveraging digital technologies to significantly enhance road safety within the nation. The Ministry of Security consistently advises all motorists that strict adherence to the Road Code remains the most effective measure to avoid penalties and ensure safer journeys for everyone.