In a bold move to restore sanity on Uganda’s roads, the government has launched the EPS Auto Sensitization for Government Drivers campaign, with a clear message: reckless driving by public servants will no longer be tolerated.
The campaign introduces an upgraded EPS Auto system designed to track and monitor government vehicles, aiming to hold drivers accountable for their conduct on the road.
The system will target common offenses such as dangerous overtaking, driving on pedestrian walkways, and using wrong lanes—behaviors that have made government drivers some of the worst offenders on Ugandan roads.
“Government drivers must stop treating traffic laws as optional. Their vehicles are frequently seen endangering lives with reckless maneuvers, and that must end,” said a concerned citizen.
The EPS system, already in use, will now be expanded to cover the government fleet. Officials believe this will promote defensive driving, reduce road accidents, and improve public trust in government transport operations.
“Let’s work together to set the standard for responsible driving,” the campaign urged. “Government drivers should lead by example, not break the rules they are supposed to uphold.”
As public frustration grows over impunity on the roads, this latest measure signals a tougher stance by enforcement agencies.
With real-time tracking and enhanced monitoring, the government is sending a clear message: no one is above the law—not even those driving government vehicles.
