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Police issue traffic, security guidelines as schools reopen for third term
“Motorists should reduce speed around schools and pedestrian crossings, avoid reckless driving, dangerous overtaking, distracted driving, and driving under the influence. And several other violations; Parents and schools should ensure children use safe, inspected and authorised transport. School vehicles must be roadworthy, properly licensed, driven by qualified drivers and must not be overloaded.”
Kananura reminded the public that road safety is a shared responsibility.
By: Charles Etukuri, Journalist @New Vision
KAMPALA - The Uganda Police Force on Monday, September 14, 2026, issued road safety guidelines to motorists, parents, schools and learners as schools across the country reopened for the third term.
Traffic and Safety Directorate spokesperson Michael Kananura, in a statement, urged all road users to exercise extra caution, patience and responsibility to protect the lives of children as schools across the country reopened.
“The reopening of schools will increase traffic, especially around schools, highways and other busy areas. Children are vulnerable road users and may not accurately judge vehicle speed or distance,” Kananura said.
He called upon motorists, parents, school administrators and learners to play their part:
“Motorists should reduce speed around schools and pedestrian crossings, avoid reckless driving, dangerous overtaking, distracted driving, and driving under the influence. And several other violations; Parents and schools should ensure children use safe, inspected and authorised transport. School vehicles must be roadworthy, properly licensed, driven by qualified drivers and must not be overloaded.”
He also urged schools to sensitise learners on road safety and properly manage pick-up and drop-off points.
“Learners should use designated crossings where available, avoid distractions, walk facing oncoming traffic where there is no walkway, and look right, left and right again before crossing,” Kananura added.
Kananura reminded the public that road safety is a shared responsibility.
He also urged schools to sensitise learners on road safety and properly manage pick-up and drop-off points.
“Learners should use designated crossings where available, avoid distractions, walk facing oncoming traffic where there is no walkway, and look right, left and right again before crossing,” Kananura added.
Kananura reminded the public that road safety is a shared responsibility.
“Do not drive as if you own the road; drive as if you own the car. There is no journey that is more important than a child’s life,” he stated.
Traffic death statistics
While releasing the 2025 Annual Traffic report, Lawrence Niwabiine, the Director of Traffic and Road Safety in the Uganda Police Force, said Uganda experienced a significant rise in road traffic deaths, with 5,383 fatalities reported.
This figure represents an increase from 5,144 deaths in 2024, averaging 15 fatalities per day. The highest number of crashes occurred in December, with 2,443 incidents, while the lowest was recorded in June, with 1,978 incidents.
The peak in fatalities was recorded between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, with 3,484 deaths during this period.
Traffic death statistics
While releasing the 2025 Annual Traffic report, Lawrence Niwabiine, the Director of Traffic and Road Safety in the Uganda Police Force, said Uganda experienced a significant rise in road traffic deaths, with 5,383 fatalities reported.
This figure represents an increase from 5,144 deaths in 2024, averaging 15 fatalities per day. The highest number of crashes occurred in December, with 2,443 incidents, while the lowest was recorded in June, with 1,978 incidents.
The peak in fatalities was recorded between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, with 3,484 deaths during this period.