Uganda Reintroduces Automatic Express Penalty System for Road Safety
The Story
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the reintroduction of the previously suspended Automatic Express Penalty System (EPS). The ministry cited a surge in fatal road accidents late last year and early this year as the reason for bringing the system back. This surge in accidents has renewed public anxiety over road safety. The system was initially suspended following widespread public outcry over high fines and inadequate details.
Perspective
According to The Observer, the ministry's reason for reintroducing the system is the surge in fatal road accidents late last year and early this year that has renewed public anxiety over road safety. The same source notes that the system was initially suspended following widespread public outcry over high fines and inadequate details.
Why This Matters
The return of the penalty system is a direct response to a concerning increase in deadly road accidents, which affects all road users. Its reintroduction aims to address public safety concerns but also revisits a system that was previously met with public dissatisfaction over its fine structure and implementation.
What's Next
The source articles do not provide specific information about future steps or implementation plans for the reintroduced system.