Traffic Police Intensify Operations as buses, omnibus and sugarcane trucks are Impounded

Traffic Police have intensified operations against motorists and public transport operators violating traffic laws, leading to the impounding of several vehicles in Maya, Ibanda and Njeru.

In Maya, Traffic Police impounded two buses that were carrying pupils after discovering that the drivers did not have valid driving badges and that the buses lacked the required clearance from the relevant authorities.

Police said the pupils were safely escorted to their intended destination following the interception of the buses. The drivers were, however, arrested and are expected to appear in court to answer charges related to traffic violations.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by Traffic Police to ensure that vehicles transporting schoolchildren meet the required safety and regulatory standards. Authorities have continued to warn drivers and vehicle owners against putting the lives of pupils at risk by operating without the necessary documentation and authorisation.

In Ibanda, Traffic Police also intercepted and impounded an omnibus after it was found carrying more passengers than the permitted capacity.

The driver was arrested and is expected to appear in court to answer the charges. Police say overloading remains a major road safety concern because it increases the risk of accidents and can make it difficult for drivers to maintain proper control of their vehicles in case of an emergency.

Meanwhile, in Njeru, six sugarcane trucks were intercepted at the Njeru Police Checkpoint over dangerous loading.

The trucks were reportedly loaded in a manner that posed a danger to other road users. All six trucks have been detained and the drivers will be taken to court to answer the charges.

Traffic Police have reiterated that dangerous loading, overloading and failure to comply with vehicle and driver licensing requirements will not be tolerated, warning motorists that enforcement operations will continue in different parts of the country.

The ongoing operations are aimed at enforcing compliance with traffic laws, reducing road crashes and protecting all road users, particularly children and other vulnerable road users.

Police have urged motorists, public transport operators, school transport providers and vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are properly licensed, cleared and operated by qualified and authorised drivers before using the roads.