Traffic Fine System Goes Live – Uganda Has Finally Launched the Automated Traffic Fine System (EPSAuto)
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Uganda has officially launched EPSAuto, a fully automated traffic enforcement system aimed at improving road safety and accountability among motorists. The system went live on Friday and is now operational across select junctions and highways.
EPSAuto—short for Electronic Penalty System—uses high-resolution cameras to detect two key traffic offences: speeding and running red lights. Once a violation is captured, the system identifies the vehicle by its number plate and automatically sends a fine to the registered driver’s mobile phone via SMS.
According to Allan Ssempebwa, Senior Communications Officer at the Ministry of Works and Transport, the new system is currently limited to these two offences. Other violations will still be handled manually by traffic officers.
“Only speeding and red-light violations will be enforced by EPSAuto at this stage. If you commit either, the system will immediately trigger an alert to the Uganda Police Force control center, and a ticket will be issued to your phone,” said Ssempebwa.
Offenders have 72 hours to clear the fine. Failure to pay within that period results in the penalty doubling.
Importantly, the Ministry clarified that EPSAuto applies to all vehicles, whether they bear digital or traditional number plates. Vehicles on emergency duty are the only exception.
The launch of EPSAuto follows recent government measures to reduce road accidents, including a reduction of speed limits to 30 km/h in high-risk areas such as schools and markets.
Penalty Breakdown:
Exceeding speed limits by 10–30 km/h: Shs200,000
Exceeding by over 30 km/h: Shs600,000
Authorities emphasize that the primary aim of EPSAuto is to promote responsible driving and safeguard lives, rather than merely punishing offenders.
As this digital system takes effect, Ugandan motorists are urged to adhere to traffic laws, stay vigilant, and embrace safer driving practices.
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