The Addis Ababa City Administration has redistributed traffic management responsibilities among three municipal institutions following the approval of a new proclamation defining the powers and duties of executive bodies.
Under the new arrangement, duties previously managed by the Traffic Management Authority have been divided among the Transport Bureau, the Roads Authority, and the Transport Management Centre. The restructuring aims to clarify institutional roles and strengthen coordination as the city moves to resume regular traffic law enforcement following brief operational disruptions.
Traffic management will now operate as a dedicated sector within the Transport Bureau, headed by a deputy bureau chief. Meanwhile, the Roads Authority will oversee road safety infrastructure, including traffic signage, speed humps, and road-use permits.
The transition and transfer of responsibilities created temporary gaps in traffic enforcement over several days, leading to noticeable violations across the capital. Observed offenses included unpaid parking fees, parking violations, drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at zebra crossings, and general traffic infractions on local roads. Heavy-duty trucks were also spotted exceeding speed limits and operating outside designated movement hours.
These temporary enforcement lapses prompted public concern, with residents urging the city to swiftly restore effective traffic control and improve road safety.
