In a bold step toward improving road safety, Uganda is rolling out EPS Auto.
This automated traffic enforcement system experts say could reduce road crashes by a staggering 44.5% simply by slowing down speeding vehicles.
The initiative is anchored on a simple but powerful message: If we reduce SPEED, we reduce crashes by 44.5%‼️ Authorities believe the new technology-driven system could transform how traffic laws are enforced nationwide.
EPS Auto is an advanced traffic monitoring solution that eliminates the need for constant human presence on the roads.
It uses a combination of cameras and sensors strategically placed at key intersections and highways to detect traffic violations such as speeding, red-light running, and illegal lane changes.
How It Works:
1️⃣ Detection: Sensors and high-resolution cameras scan for violations in real time, ensuring even brief infractions are captured accurately.
2️⃣ Image Capture: Once a violation is detected, the system automatically takes photos or video footage of the offending vehicle — including clear shots of the license plate.
3️⃣ Data Processing: Advanced algorithms analyze the evidence to verify the violation. In the case of speeding, the exact speed is calculated and compared against posted limits.
4️⃣ Notification: If a violation is confirmed, the system automatically generates a ticket, which is sent to the vehicle owner, often along with photo or video proof.
5️⃣ Payment and Appeals: Drivers can either pay the fine electronically or contest the ticket through a formal appeals process.
Officials say this automation will not only improve efficiency but also increase compliance with traffic laws, especially speed limits — a key factor in reducing accident severity and fatalities.
EPS Auto is about saving lives. When drivers know there’s consistent and fair enforcement, they’re more likely to slow down — and that’s how crashes will be prevented.
As EPS Auto prepares to go live, drivers are urged to adhere to speed limits and drive responsibly. The future of road safety is not only in human hands — but also in smart systems that never blink.
