The fines for minor offences ranged from Shs200,000 to Shs300,000.
On June 10, the ministry of works and transport said it was reviewing the system.
“In light of feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Automated Express Penalty System; particularly on speed enforcement and red-light violations, Government of Uganda is reviewing these views and will provide guidance on the next steps in due course,” the ministry said in a statement.
“In the meantime, we urge all road users to continue observing traffic regulations. The implementation of the system REMAINS in EFFECT as efforts to improve road safety continue.”
A day later, on June 11, government announced it will halt the implementation of the automated express penalty system for some time after doing a review.
The suspension takes effect at midnight Tuesday.
The line minister is expected to give details on the suspension of the automated express penalty system on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
“Effective midnight tonight, the implementation of automated Express Penalty System [EPS Auto] will be temporarily suspended following a comprehensive review,” the ministry of works and transport communicated at 8:33pm on Wednesday evening.
“Gen Katumba Wamala will issue a detailed statement tomorrow outlining the way forward. In the meantime, we urge all road users to continue driving responsibly and observing traffic rules.”
Earlier in the day, a stormy meeting between taxi operators and a transport ministry commissioner ended in anger, with taxi operators threatening to go on strike, as reported Here.
Meanwhile, criticism against the automated express penalty system has been further fuelled by shocking revelations that most of the money from the fines will go to a Russian company, as reported Here.
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