Video surveillance is helping to solve a significant portion of hit-and-run cases. One hundred sixty-two cases have been recorded since January in Antananarivo. Video surveillance supports police investigations. One hundred sixty-two hit-and-run offenses were registered by the Traffic Accident Brigade (BAC) of Tsaralalàna between January and June 2026. A large portion of investigations has progressed thanks to surveillance cameras. Connected to the central police station of Tsaralalàna, these hundreds of devices make it possible to establish the circumstances of accidents and identify the vehicles involved. The gendarmerie, the Presidency, and Artec also have their own networks. However, the use of footage remains strictly regulated. "A prosecutor's requisition is required to view and extract sequences that will serve as evidence at trial," police remind. Of the 162 cases recorded, 13 involved fatal accidents, 77 involved bodily injury accidents, and 72 involved property damage accidents. Nine direct complaints were filed with the BAC when the identity of the fleeing drivers was known, 112 conditional complaints when the perpetrators remained unidentified, and 41 cases were referred to the prosecutor, leading to the opening of judicial investigations. Permanent Contact Cameras are used daily for traffic management and maintaining order during demonstrations. The command post remains in permanent contact with officers deployed in the field. Law enforcement also emphasizes the importance of private cameras, mobile phones, and onboard devices. "We must not forget that private cameras installed on neighboring buildings, phone cameras, or small onboard cameras have also helped police," a official explains. Again, prosecutor authorization is essential to use these images. Video surveillance thus plays an increasingly important role in combating hit-and-run offenses, strengthening investigation efficiency and the authorities' ability to bring those responsible to justice. Gustave Mparany