Respect and Transparency: Uganda Police Unveil New Traffic Protocols.

KAMPALA-UGANDA: The Uganda Police’s Traffic Directorate has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide traffic officers’ interactions with drivers on the road.

According to Traffic Police Spokesperson Micheal Kananura, the new guidelines aim to promote transparency and road safety.

Key Guidelines:

* Respect for Drivers; Drivers must stay seated in their vehicles during interactions with police officers.

* Omnibus Inspections; For medium and heavy omnibuses, officers will enter the vehicle to detect potential offenses and sensitize passengers.

* Offender Escort Protocol; Officers are prohibited from sitting in an offender’s vehicle unless escorting them to a police station.

* Transparent Interactions; All interactions between police officers and drivers must be transparent and conducted in the presence of passengers.

* Heavy Goods Vehicle Protocol; When engaging with drivers of heavy goods vehicles, officers must approach the driver’s door exclusively.

To guarantee accountability, the Uganda Police has designated a contact number, 0773815326, for reporting any violations of the set procedures by traffic officers.

In case of any complaint, the In-Charge Alert Squad is responsible for disciplining traffic officers who fail to adhere to these guidelines.