The Electronic Penalty System (EPSAuto) is now officially active, and authorities are urging all road users to exercise caution and strictly adhere to traffic regulations to avoid fines.The Ministry of Works and Transport, together with the Uganda Traffic and Road Safety Directorate and the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), confirmed that the camera-enabled system is now operational and issuing penalties to motorists who violate speed limits or run red lights.Ayesiga Priscah Pearl, Public Relations Officer at ITMS, stated:“As part of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System, EPSAuto is now in operation. We urge all road users—including drivers and motorcyclists—to prioritize safety and compliance with traffic laws. By doing so, these penalties can be avoided entirely. The system operates 24/7, capturing red light and speeding violations. It applies to all vehicles except those on emergency duty and is aimed at promoting responsible driving and saving lives.”Authorities emphasized that speed limits—such as the 30km/h cap in high-risk zones like school areas and markets—are enforced to protect vulnerable road users and not uniformly applied to all roads, as some may believe.The newly adopted digital number plate “Compliance is not just a legal obligation; it’s a critical safeguard for everyone,” added Ayesiga. “Following traffic rules ensures a smooth and safe journey for all road users.”Allan Ssempebwa, Senior Communications Officer at the Ministry of Works and Transport, clarified that for now, EPSAuto will focus exclusively on two violations: red light running and speeding.“Other traffic offenses will continue to be enforced by traffic officers,” Ssempebwa explained. “If a motorist breaks either of these two rules, the system will automatically trigger an alert to the control center, managed by the Uganda Police Force, and a ticket will be generated and sent directly to the offender’s mobile phone.”He also noted that EPSAuto will issue penalties to vehicles with both digital and conventional number plates, ensuring broad enforcement.Authorities will announce additional phases of enforcement as the system is scaled up.Speeding is among the top five risk factors contributing to road crashes in Uganda. According to the 2024 Police Annual Crime Report, speeding accounts for 44.5% of road accidents. In 2024 alone, Uganda recorded 25,107 road crashes, resulting in 5,144 fatalities.The Ministry of Works and Transport and ITMS continue to appeal to all motorists to drive responsibly, obey traffic signals and speed limits, and help create safer roads for everyone.The post Drive Safe or Pay the Price: Uganda Activates EPSAuto Traffic Enforcement System appeared first on The Insider.