Gov’t Temporarily Suspends Express Penalty System

The government has temporarily suspended the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto), effective midnight tonight, to allow for a comprehensive review of the system’s implementation and operations.

The update, issued on Wednesday, comes amid growing public interest and scrutiny over the rollout of the high-tech traffic enforcement tool, which was designed to detect and penalise traffic violations across the country automatically.

A detailed statement outlining the next steps and future of the system will be delivered by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, according to the Ministry’s communication channels.

“In the meantime, we urge all road users to continue driving responsibly and observing traffic rules,” the ministry stated in the update posted on social media under the hashtag #EPSAutoUg.

The EPS Auto system was introduced to improve road safety, reduce human error and corruption in traffic enforcement, and enhance compliance with traffic regulations. However, the system’s early days have sparked concerns over accuracy, communication, and public awareness.

This suspension is seen as a response to feedback from the public and other stakeholders, aimed at refining the system for smoother and more transparent enforcement when it resumes.

Motorists are encouraged to stay alert for Gen. Katumba Wamala’s address and to follow updates from the Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Police Force for official guidance.