173 Drivers Apprehended for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

The Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety in Uganda Police Force arrested 173 drivers found under the influence of alcohol during the week of September 10th to 16th, 2023, as the Fika Salama Extra Awareness team continues its engagement with communities, utilizing various channels such as media houses, social media platforms, and in-person interactions to promote road safety messages nationwide.

The drivers were apprehended across six divisions of Kampala Metropolitan (KMP), specifically in Kiira Road, Wandegeya, Old Kampala, CPS Kampala, and Katwe division. They were detained until the following day, fingerprinted, and fined 200,000/= each. 

SP Michael Kananura the PRO Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety said, "During the week of September 10th to 16th, 2023, a total of 99 drivers were recorded by CCTV cameras exceeding the speed limit along the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. All of them were subsequently fined 200,000/=."

Furthermore, a total of 991 motorcycles were impounded for various offenses, including 502 riders without driving licenses, 334 without crash helmets, 298 lacking reflectors, and 127 for other violations. 

Kananura encouraged the public to report traffic violations and other concerns through their Toll-Free Number: 0800199099.