Uganda Police Force and the Military Police have impounded at least 30 vehicles in joint traffic enforcement operations conducted in and around Kampala, as authorities intensify efforts to curb road violations.
The operation, conducted on September 15, 2026, targeted motorists and vehicles found violating traffic laws, according to Police spokesperson for Traffic, SP Michael Kananura.
Numberless vehicles, illegal sirens targeted
Among the vehicles impounded were those without number plates, vehicles fitted with unauthorised sirens and flashing lights, and motorists found driving with concealed number plates.
Police also targeted drivers accused of engaging in reckless driving, as part of the wider operation aimed at enforcing discipline on Uganda’s roads.
Kananura said the enforcement is being carried out jointly by the Uganda Police Force and the Military Police and is being conducted in accordance with the law.
Drivers to face court
Police said the drivers of the impounded vehicles will be taken before courts of law to answer charges arising from the alleged traffic offences.
“The drivers of the impounded vehicles will appear before courts of law to answer the charges preferred against them,” Kananura said.
The development comes amid heightened scrutiny of vehicles operated without proper registration and motorists who use equipment such as sirens and flashing lights without lawful authorisation.
Crackdown to continue
According to Police, the joint operations will continue beyond the initial arrests and impoundments.
Authorities said the objective is to restore what they described as “sanity and discipline” on the country’s roads, while urging motorists to comply with traffic regulations.
Police have also called on members of the public to cooperate with officers involved in the enforcement operations.
The crackdown follows growing attention to road safety and traffic law compliance in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, where congestion, reckless driving and vehicle-related violations remain persistent enforcement challenges.
For motorists, Police reiterated that vehicles must comply with registration and number-plate requirements, while drivers must observe traffic laws and avoid unauthorised use of emergency-style equipment.
