6 arrested over lack of valid driving permits, 40 cars impounded
A local government vehicle whose driver was arrested for lack of a driving permit among the 40 cars impounded during operation .Photo by Denis Edema
What you need to know:
- The officer in charge of traffic Jinja Police Station, Mr Francis Onen said the operation under the theme “Fika Salama” is a nationwide police campaign in partnership with Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) among other road safety bodies to reduce on number of accidents.
- Those without driving permits are taken to court right away.
Jinja
Police in Jinja have arrested six people including two drivers of government vehicles during an operation by traffic department on to crack down on errant motorists.
The officer in charge of traffic Jinja Police Station, Mr Francis Onen said the operation was a directive from Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) in charge of traffic and road safety, Dr Stephen Kasiima in a bid to reduce on road carnage.
Some of the suspects arrested over different traffic offences on police patrol car. Photo by Denis Edema
“This time the instructions are clear; no valid permit, no driving. The vehicle should be in good mechanical condition. Those without driving permits are taken to court right away,” said Mr Onen.
According to Mr Onen, some of the suspects claimed to be working for statehouse but failed to produce documents to substantiate their claims.
A police officer helps a bodaboda rider who was arrested and charged Shs200,000 for over loading under code of traffic charge dangerous loading during the operation. Photo by Denis Edema
He said the operation under the theme
130 drivers arrested on Masaka Road
Police have arrested 136 drivers on Kampala –Masaka Road in a bid to address the increasing number of accidents
is a nationwide police campaign in partnership with Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) among other road safety bodies to reduce on number of accidents.
In the ongoing operation, drivers of over loaded vehicles and Boda bodas cyclists carrying more than one passenger are charged on spot.
Officers of G4S security company exchanging words with traffic police officers after they were stopped for inspection of the car condition and drivers permit.Photo by Denis Edema
Mr Onen also said the exercise is timely since schools are opening on Monday for third term.
Mr Ronald Serwada, a boda boda rider was among the suspects charged Shs200,000 for over overloading under the code of traffic laws of dangerous loading.
