Uganda: Govt Explains Gaps Behind Month-Long Suspension of EPs Auto

Uganda: Govt Explains Gaps Behind Month-Long Suspension of EPs Auto

The government has admitted to major gaps in the rollout of its Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto), following a public outcry over flawed traffic fines and technical irregularities.

Uganda Suspends EPS Auto System Amid Public Concerns

In a significant move, the Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda has announced the temporary suspension of the Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) from June 12th, 2025, to July 12th, 2025. This decision follows widespread concerns from motorists, transport operators, and legal experts regarding the system’s implementation and fairness. Why Was Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) Suspended? The Express Penalty System (EPS Auto), introduced to aut…

Why was the Express Penalty System suspended?

BY JOSHUA MUZIRA Just a few days after the Express Penalty System was launched, the system, as of midnight on 12th June, was then suspended after the outcry of the many citizens who didn’t welcome it from its initiation. The Ministry of Works and Transport issued a statement confirming that the EPS has been suspended for one month. During that time, changes will be made to iron out all the hiccups highlighted by the general public, especially fo…

Lawyers demand revocation of new traffic laws, slam EPS and speed limit rules

Left to Right:  Lawyers Eric Sabiti and Mohmed Mbabazi have signed statement against EPS Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A coalition of Ugandan legal professionals has demanded the full revocation of the Express Penalty Scheme (EPS) Regulations and Speed Limit Regulations, describing them as illegal, unconstitutional, and procedurally defective. In a strongly worded statement released Wednesday, the lawyers welcomed the Ministry of Works an…

Automated Traffic Fine System Halted for 1 Month – Katumba

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced a one-month suspension of the newly introduced Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) following widespread public outcry over errors, harsh fines, and a lack of sensitisation. In a public statement released on Thursday, Hon. Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, confirmed that the implementation of EPS Auto has been halted from June 12 to July 12, 2025, to allow ti…

Minister Katumba acknowledges 6 flaws with EPS

Following numerous complaints from the public and stakeholders, the Minister yesterday announced a one-month suspension of the scheme to address the concerns raised and rectify the identified issues.