The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) held a consultative session with boda boda riders, taxi, bus, and truck drivers on the Express Penalty System (EPS) and Fines Issuance System (FIS).
The Jinja Resident City Commissioner Richard Gulume said these reforms are not just about rules—they are about saving lives for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Road safety starts with everyone following traffic regulations.
Susan Kataike, Principal Communications Officer speaking on behalf of Permanent Secretary Waiswa Bageya:
“FIS was launched in June 2025 to help reduce speeding, a major cause of road crashes. Following public concerns, Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala temporarily suspended the system to allow for a thorough review.”
We set up a multisectoral committee to propose reforms, and we thank you for helping improve the system.”
Public concerns raised:
- High/confusing fines, especially for speeding
- Low 30 km/h speed limit on many roads
- Short 72-hour payment period
- Poor road signage
- No clear appeals process
- Conflicts between automated and manual enforcement
Government’s proposed reforms:
- Extend fine payment to 28 days (50% surcharge for late payment)
- 30 km/h limit only in schools, hospitals, markets; 50 km/h in urban roads
- Single, clear penalty for speeding
- Formal appeals process
- Fines directed to actual driver through registered keeper system
- Improved road signage
- Pilot FIS using government vehicles before nationwide rollout
- More automation to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
The Ministry emphasized that these reforms aim to make the FIS and EPS more transparent, efficient, and responsive to public concerns, while prioritizing road safety for all Ugandans.
