Uganda Police has released statistics of people who have been involved in accidents from May 01 to May 07 2022.
“There were 398 accident victims during this period and out of these 103 people died and 295 sustained injuries,” reads the statement from ASP Nampiima Faridah, PRO, Directorate Traffic And Road Safety.
She also said that divers should be conscious on the road since its the season of returning to school.
“All schools are expected to open today 09TH MAY 2022 for term two. The season of schools opening is usually characterised by increased movement of persons and increased volume of traffic on roads,” says Nampiima
She adds that; “All road users should expect heavy traffic on the roads and are advised to plan their journeys early to avoid rushing and reckless driving since most of them will be moving almost at the same time.
“To avoid inconveniences all PSV drivers are reminded to respect road signage, to have discipline on the roads and avoid recklessness driving and all passengers are reminded to always wear their seat belts.
“The Traffic police will be conducting spot checks on the same.
“Also, PSV operators are advised not to load excess passengers, not to rush students when offloading their luggage to avoid misplacements or losing them and all those using PSVs are reminded to board from gazetted parks in order to ensure safe travel of leaners back to their respective schools and those operating long routes are advised to avoid return journeys.
“Boda boda riders are reminded to ride carefully while transporting students to schools to avoid accidents.”