The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has revealed that 100 people lost their lives to road accidents in the past two weeks alone.
According to the traffic police report the fatalities that happened between July 03 and 15, 2023 included 42 motorcycle riders (13 passengers and 29 riders) as well as 40 pedestrians. It also reveals that 432 accidents were recorded with 424 victims, 97 accidents were fatal.
SP Kananura Michael, the Traffic Police Spokesperson says most accidents were caused by reckless driving, over speeding, overtaking on blind corners, distracted driving, road obstruction caused by broken-down vehicles among others.
Kananura has called on the public to observe road speed limits on all roads, avoid overtaking other vehicles, always place rectangular reflectors both in front and behind broken-down vehicles to alert other road users and to report broken-down vehicles to the nearest police station for proper traffic control and removal.
He has also cautioned the public to report any acts of traffic violations on the toll-free number 0800199099.
Kananura says the government is working on a program to promote self-regulation and discipline among road users through sensitization programs conducted by the traffic police.
“This includes engagement with motorcycle taxi operators, bus operators, as well as conducting a radio and TV programs. The Inspector Of Vehicles (IOV) has conducted tests on 8,807 riders to ensure their competence on the roads.” he said
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