Administrative authorities in Mezam Division are tightening regulations on the local motorcycle transport sector by introducing a mandatory identification scheme for all operators.

Announced by Senior Divisional Officer – SDO Simon Emile Mooh on October 8, 2026, the directive requires commercial riders to undergo formal identification before November 1, 2026. This mandate builds upon years of preliminary transport clean-up initiatives alongside extensive education and sensitization campaigns conducted across the region.

The enforcement strategy stems directly from recommendations established during an October 5, 2026 consultative meeting between the Minister of Territorial Administration and leaders of motorbike riders’ unions. Local officials view this measure as a crucial step toward structuring the informal transport network, reducing crime, and improving public order throughout Mezam Division.

To comply with the new regulation, regular riders must possess four compulsory items and credentials: valid bike registration documents with an attached number plate, a valid driving license, active insurance coverage, and an officially homologated reflective jacket issued by the local council.

Law enforcement officers are scheduled to intensify roadside checks on November 1, and riders failing to produce these required items will face legal sanctions.

Issued from the Mezam Divisional Office in Bamenda, the administrative notice emphasizes that cooperation between transport unions, riders, and security forces is necessary for a smooth transition. Officials stress that compliance is essential for creating a safer, more transparent, and organized public transit environment for both passengers and operators.