Ugandan traffic cops are ramping up patrols on main roads this holiday season. Spokesperson Michael Kananura, during an operation on Bombo Road, warned drivers to follow the rules with so many people traveling for Christmas. He said typical problems like drunk driving, speeding, and overloading cause preventable crashes that cost lives.
The enforcement checks licenses and vehicle conditions, targeting all types of transport from buses to motorbikes. Kananura stated these operations are not a short-term thing and will keep going into the new year to enforce discipline. He reminded drivers that passenger safety rests on their choices, asking them to stop dangerous habits. Officers are also giving out road safety advice and warning both motorists and police to avoid bribery, saying corruption wrecks security efforts. One driver on Bombo Road, Salimu Kayigwa, advised others to take breaks and check their cars before trips. These highway checks started on Bombo Road and will expand to other major routes like Masaka Road.
The enforcement checks licenses and vehicle conditions, targeting all types of transport from buses to motorbikes. Kananura stated these operations are not a short-term thing and will keep going into the new year to enforce discipline. He reminded drivers that passenger safety rests on their choices, asking them to stop dangerous habits. Officers are also giving out road safety advice and warning both motorists and police to avoid bribery, saying corruption wrecks security efforts. One driver on Bombo Road, Salimu Kayigwa, advised others to take breaks and check their cars before trips. These highway checks started on Bombo Road and will expand to other major routes like Masaka Road.
