According to police data released on March 3, 2025, motorcycles caused more than half of all deadly road accidents throughout Uganda during the past seven days. People walking near roads faced serious dangers, as pedestrians represented almost one-fourth of all traffic deaths during that same period. SP Kananura Michael from Traffic & Road Safety shared that dangerous passing maneuvers led to nearly one-third of crashes, with fast driving causing another fifth of these incidents.
Police officers across the country responded by stepping up their efforts against traffic violators. Last week, they took 1,041 drivers into custody for breaking road rules. These arrests included 279 people driving without proper licenses, 579 for careless vehicle operation, 78 for exceeding speed limits, and 70 for loading vehicles unsafely. Officers also seized 1,312 motorcycles for various offenses, including riding without licenses or safety equipment.
Law enforcement targeted bus safety through strict measures against unqualified drivers. Two Gateway bus operators from Eastern Uganda faced immediate court action after police found them lacking the required credentials. Kananura emphasized that any bus driver caught without a valid badge goes straight to court without warnings or fine options. The police aim to protect passengers through these strict enforcement actions.
Beyond arresting violators, police worked to educate the public about safer road behaviors. In February, 256 different public education events focused on traffic safety awareness were held. These included television appearances, radio discussions, and direct community meetings. Officials plan to increase the focus on careless driving behaviors like unauthorized turns, driving on shoulders, wrong-way travel, and dangerous passing.
Police encourage citizens to help make roads safer by reporting dangerous driving. Anyone can call the toll-free number 080199099 or send messages to 0779 999 999 through calls, texts, or WhatsApp. These community partnerships play an important role in reducing crashes and building responsible driving habits across Uganda. Police believe these combined efforts can significantly decrease the number of traffic fatalities.
Police officers across the country responded by stepping up their efforts against traffic violators. Last week, they took 1,041 drivers into custody for breaking road rules. These arrests included 279 people driving without proper licenses, 579 for careless vehicle operation, 78 for exceeding speed limits, and 70 for loading vehicles unsafely. Officers also seized 1,312 motorcycles for various offenses, including riding without licenses or safety equipment.
Law enforcement targeted bus safety through strict measures against unqualified drivers. Two Gateway bus operators from Eastern Uganda faced immediate court action after police found them lacking the required credentials. Kananura emphasized that any bus driver caught without a valid badge goes straight to court without warnings or fine options. The police aim to protect passengers through these strict enforcement actions.
Beyond arresting violators, police worked to educate the public about safer road behaviors. In February, 256 different public education events focused on traffic safety awareness were held. These included television appearances, radio discussions, and direct community meetings. Officials plan to increase the focus on careless driving behaviors like unauthorized turns, driving on shoulders, wrong-way travel, and dangerous passing.
Police encourage citizens to help make roads safer by reporting dangerous driving. Anyone can call the toll-free number 080199099 or send messages to 0779 999 999 through calls, texts, or WhatsApp. These community partnerships play an important role in reducing crashes and building responsible driving habits across Uganda. Police believe these combined efforts can significantly decrease the number of traffic fatalities.
