By Public outrage over the blanket enforcement of 30km/h speed limits in urban areas has prompted the government to suspend the recently introduced Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) for one month, effective June 12, 2025.
The suspension follows complaints from road users and transport operators who say the new speed regulations were rolled out hastily, without adequate signage or public education. Stakeholders argued that the 30km/h limit should apply only to specific high-risk areas such as schools, hospitals, markets, and churches not entire stretches of road.
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In a press statement issued on Thursday, Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Edward KatumbaWamala said, “The scope of implementation of the 30KPH speed limit within urban areas was too broad and needed to be restricted to special zones.”
He acknowledged that the absence of proper speed signs, coupled with inconsistencies between speed cameras and posted limits, had created confusion and unfair penalties for many drivers. The section between Nkumba and Katabi on Entebbe Road was cited as a particularly problematic area.
In response, the Ministry of Works and Transport has suspended EPS Auto operations until July 12, 2025. The move will allow time to address system errors, review the regulations, and conduct public sensitization.
The system had drawn criticism for issuing harsh fines with a short 72-hour payment deadline. Some motorists reported receiving multiple or inaccurate fines due to technical glitches and poor integration with police data.
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Minister Katumba-Wamala thanked public transporters including taxi and truck operators for choosing dialogue over protest. “We commend them for taking the civil route to address grievances rather than inciting violence,” he said.
During the suspension period, the government will verify fines already issued, align speed cameras with road signage, and work with local leaders and communities to improve public awareness.
The Minister urged all road users to continue obeying traffic rules to ensure road safety while the review process is underway.
