IPNEWS: The Liberia National Police (LNP) has announced a two-month extension in the motorcycle restricted zones, pushing the deadline from August 15, 2024, to October 15, 2024.
This extension follows an appeal from the Federation of Motorcycles and Tricycles Unions of Liberia, made during a meeting at LNP Headquarters on August 6, 2024.
The extension aims to accommodate concerns raised by motorcyclists and tricyclists while continuing the government’s effort to curb accidents and criminal activities associated with motorbikes.
However, the ‘No Go Zone’ policy, which restricts motorcycle and tricycle operations in specific areas of central Monrovia, remains in effect and under this policy, motorcyclists and tricycle riders are barred from the restricted zones around the clock.
The revised measures, however, allow motorcyclists to operate on principal streets in Monrovia with several conditions. These include mandatory registration and insurance coverage, as well as limits on the number of passengers only one per motorcycle, all wearing helmets.
Additionally, riders must wear reflective jackets and protective shoes while Kehkeh (tricycle) operators must also be registered, insured, and can carry a maximum of three passengers, alongside holding a valid driver’s license.
The LNP urges all motorcyclists and tricyclists to comply with these safety measures. This policy update was coordinated with Vice President Jeremiah Koung and has received input from both private and commercial motorcyclists, including journalists, ensuring broad adherence to the new regulations.
The LNP continues to prioritize public safety while balancing the operational needs of motorcyclists and tricyclists.
It may be recalled, The Liberia National Police (LNP) restructured its ‘No Go Zone’ restriction which came into force on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
The LNP took the decision on Thursday, May 9, 2024, through its Inspector General, Hon. Gregory O. W. Coleman following a fruitful meeting with the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Jeremiah K. Koung, and Heads of the Federation of motorcycle and tricycle unions at the Capitol Building, in Monrovia.
In the restructured restrictions, motorcyclists plying from ELWA to Broad Street must be in compliance with the following;
~ That the May 15, 2024 ‘No Go Zone’ restriction for motorcyclists plying from Red Light to Freeport still stands.
~That all bikes must be registered at the Ministry of Transport and insure them.
~All motorcyclists are to operate with only one passenger along with helmets worn.
~That motorbikes at all times ply the streets with reflective jackets, protective shoes and a pair of view mirrors.
~That all bike operators must be Eighteen (18) years and above.
The Liberia National Police through its leadership has also given a Three-month grace period to motorcyclists to regularize their status according to a press release signed by DCP. Cecelia G. Clarke, Chief of Press and Public Affairs Division Liberia National Police.
