The Beninese National Assembly will convene for a plenary session on Monday, 26 October 2026, at 10:00 AM in Porto-Novo. Lawmakers intend to review the national Road Code and several legal agreements during these proceedings. Joseph Djogbénou, President of the National Assembly, characterized the upcoming legislative agenda as a process of "décolonisation législative." This session marks a significant step in the body’s current oversight schedule for the Republic of Bénin. Members of the assembly are expected to examine the regulatory framework governing the Centre national de sécurité routière alongside the proposed agreements. The session aims to formalize updates to transport regulations and align existing legal protocols with the government’s present priorities.
The Beninese National Assembly will hold a plenary session on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Porto-Novo to address these pressing legislative matters. The assembly leadership has finalized the schedule to ensure that all members have adequate time to deliberate on the proposed changes to the national regulatory framework.
Legislative Agenda for Monday
Lawmakers will evaluate a new draft Road Code, the activity report of Joseph Djogbénou covering the period from 22 April to 30 September 2026, and a bill to ratify the agreement establishing the African Legal Support Facility. These items form the core of the parliamentary agenda for the upcoming plenary session. The agenda includes the examination of a new draft Road Code, the activity report of Joseph Djogbénou for the period of April 22 to September 30, 2026, and a bill to ratify the agreement establishing the African Legal Support Facility. This session serves as a formal platform for the legislative body to review these critical documents and provide the necessary parliamentary oversight for the Republic of Bénin.
Preparations for the draft Road Code occurred during a seminar held on 20 October 2026 in Grand-Popo. A preparatory seminar for the new Road Code was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Grand-Popo. Participants at the event reviewed the technical components of the proposed regulations before the formal presentation to the National Assembly. This preparatory work was essential to ensure that the draft text reflects the technical requirements necessary for implementation.
Proposed changes within the draft Road Code introduce specific legal blood alcohol limits and mandate penalties for driving under the influence of narcotics. The legislation also outlines frameworks for speed limit enforcement and the mandatory use of child restraint systems in vehicles. Additionally, the text incorporates requirements for the implementation of road safety education programs within schools to address traffic safety concerns among younger populations. The proposed Road Code includes provisions for legal blood alcohol limits, penalties for driving under the influence of narcotics, speed limit enforcement, child restraint systems, and road safety education in schools. These measures reflect the government’s intent to modernize transport regulations and improve compliance standards across the country. By formalizing these rules, the assembly seeks to enhance the regulatory oversight of the Centre national de sécurité routière and ensure that the legal framework governing transport remains current and effective for all citizens.
