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Bus drivers given one week to acquire badges

Ritah Kemigisa | January 9, 2023

Following the recent bus crashes in the country, the police directorate of traffic and road safety has moved to reinstate the driver badge policy. Addressing journalists today at the police headquarters, the traffic police spokesperson, Farida Nampiima said the move is aimed at cracking the whip on unqualified drivers and […]


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Nine killed in Masaka-Mbarara road accident

Juliet Nalwooga | December 28, 2022

Nine people were on Wednesday, December 28 confirmed dead following a nasty road crash along the Masaka-Mbarara highway. According to authorities, the accident, which left 12 other injured happened at around 7:30 pm. Faridah Nampiima, the traffic police spokesperson says the accident happened at Kaganda towards Kyojja swamp in Kinoni […]


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Christmas season road crashes claim 55 lives

Juliet Nalwooga | December 28, 2022

Police have revealed that a total of 55 people perished in road crashes across the country in just four days during the just concluded Christmas season from 23rd -26th December. Addressing journalists at the police headquarters in Naguru, the traffic police spokesperson, Faridah Nampiima noted that the 55 people were […]


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Drivers ordered to have triangular reflectors

Benjamin Jumbe | December 21, 2022

The traffic police have cautioned drivers to avoid moving without triangular reflectors in their vehicles. A triangular reflector is a warning sign usually made of plastic and metal that has a highly reflective surface and is used to alert other drivers and road users that they are approaching an unexpected stationary […]


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Police to use snap checkpoints in curbing road crashes

Ritah Kemigisa | December 19, 2022

Police have revealed plans to institute snap checkpoints along all roads and major highways to curb careless driving and increasing carnage. Issuing traffic guidelines ahead of the festive season, the traffic and road safety directorate spokesperson, Faridah Nampiima said more checkpoints will be established at identified black spots and speeding […]



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