MONROVIA – The Liberia National Police (LNP) has released a comprehensive statistical report detailing a significant traffic enforcement initiative conducted from May to July 2025. The data reveals that over 7,000 citations were issued across the country, underscoring the LNP’s intensified focus on road safety, accountability, and the generation of vital government revenue.
The report identifies key violation hotspots, with the Monrovia-Kakata Highway leading by a substantial margin where 1,321 infractions were recorded. Following this were the Monrovia-Bomi Highway with 869 violations and the Roberts International Airport (RIA) Highway with 836 violations. Other significant areas included Paynesville with 653 violations, ELWA with 633, Central Monrovia with 424, and Bushrod Island with 313 violations. Less frequent but still notable infractions occurred on the Japan Freeway with 289, Congo Town with 224, Vai Town with 192, Gardnersville with 191, Sinkor with 185, and Boulevard Junction with 142 violations.
Regarding driver behavior, the most common offense was Improper Carrying, which was cited 2,208 times. Equipment Violations were the second most frequent issue with 696 cases, followed by Reckless Driving with 525 cases. Other prevalent violations included Disobedience to Police with 489 cases, Defrauding with 484 cases, and Driving Without Insurance, which was recorded 472 times. The data also showed 471 cases of Improper Stopping, 449 of Driving Without a License, 227 of No Registration, 150 of Improper Parking, and 101 of Misuse of Lane.
The financial implications of this campaign were considerable, as the LNP issued tickets with a total value of $161,276 US Dollars and 8,000 Liberian Dollars. To date, the government has successfully collected $67,639 US Dollars and 8,362,246 Liberian Dollars in paid fines, while a significant sum of $35,636 US Dollars remains unpaid. The report also noted that judicial discretion was applied in 346 cases, where court rulings resulted in reductions of the original fine amounts.
In a statement, the LNP reiterated that these efforts are focused on promoting a culture of safe driving and ensuring traffic laws are respected by all motorists across Liberia. The force says it remains dedicated to making Liberian roads safer for everyone and emphasized that the revenue generated from paid fines is a direct contribution to government coffers, funding essential public services.
