Uganda’s roads are entering a new era of digital enforcement as the Ministry of Works and Transport officially activates the Automated Electronic Penalty System (EPSAuto), a smart, camera-enabled traffic monitoring system designed to curb road violations and promote safer driving across the country.
The system is now fully operational and already issuing automatic fines to motorists who exceed speed limits or run red lights. The EPSAuto is part of a broader government effort to combat road carnage by using technology to enforce discipline on the roads.
“You break a rule? The system won’t blink—penalties will be issued automatically. No chills,” the Ministry of Works and Transport posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Let’s keep our roads safe. Drive like you want to live for so long. Obey the rules.”
Speaking during the 4th Edition of the National Road Safety Marathon, Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, emphasised that enforcement must go hand in hand with awareness and community engagement.
“As the Ministry plans to tighten enforcement through the automated Fine Issuance System, it is important to continue raising awareness through several engagements, including this marathon,” Gen. Katumba Wamala said. “Each statistic represents a human story—a life cut short or forever changed by an incident that could have been prevented.”
The marathon highlighted the devastating impact of road crashes on families, communities, and the national economy, serving as a call to action for responsible road use.
According to the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System Uganda (ITMSUg), the EPSAuto marks a significant step toward digitalising traffic enforcement. “Stay compliant and avoid fines,” ITMSUg warned in a social media post, reminding all road users that the cameras are now actively monitoring intersections and highways nationwide.
The Ministry emphasised that the EPSAuto is not meant to punish, but rather to instil discipline and protect lives. It has since rolled out new speed limits under the Electronic Penalty System (EPS Auto) to enhance road safety, especially in urban centres and built-up areas.
Motorists are now required to adhere strictly to posted speed limits, which vary depending on the location and road type. These limits aim to reduce the frequency and severity of road accidents caused by speeding, particularly in high-traffic zones and pedestrian-heavy environments.
Under the new enforcement guidelines, drivers who exceed the speed limit by up to 30km/hr will face an automatic penalty of UGX 200,000. Those who exceed the limit by 31km/hr or more will be fined UGX 600,000. These fines are enforced automatically through a camera-enabled system that detects and records violations in real time. Road users are urged to slow down, stay alert, and drive responsibly to avoid penalties and protect lives.
