The Uganda Police Force has stepped up nationwide traffic enforcement, arresting 3,691 motorists and motorcycle riders in a coordinated week-long operation aimed at improving road safety and reducing preventable crashes across the country.The exercise, carried out under the Uganda Police Force, targeted drivers and riders who continue to flout road regulations despite repeated warnings and ongoing sensitisation campaigns.
Authorities from the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety said the operation focused on dangerous behaviours that have remained a major cause of road accidents, including reckless driving, poor vehicle handling, and failure to observe basic traffic rules.Police spokesperson Michael Kananura confirmed that hundreds of offenders were arrested for careless driving, improper overtaking, unsafe loading, and operating vehicles in mechanically unfit conditions that pose serious risks to passengers and other road users.
Motorcycle riders were among the most affected, with large numbers arrested for not wearing crash helmets, riding without valid permits, and illegally carrying passengers, reflecting persistent challenges in boda boda compliance with safety regulations.
The enforcement also captured multiple violations such as disobeying traffic signals, operating vehicles without reflectors or warning signs, and failing to follow approved route charts, all of which contribute to disorder on major roads.
In addition, police recorded cases of unlicensed driving and a small but concerning number of motorists arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, highlighting the range of offences identified during the crackdown.
Authorities say the operation will continue alongside intensified public education campaigns in high-risk regions such as Kampala Metropolitan South and Masaka East, as the Uganda Police Force seeks to promote lasting discipline, reduce road crashes, and encourage safer behaviour among all road users.
