By Editorial
At least 81 people were killed in road traffic accidents recorded across the country in the last one week.
Of these deaths, 35 were bodaboda riders, 28 were pedestrians, and 13 were motorcycle passengers, a driver and three pedal cyclists.
The fatalities were recorded between July 7, and July 13, 2024. During the same period, 301 people were injured in road crashes.
Meanwhile, at least 1,100 vehicles and motorcycles have been impounded during the same period targeting traffic regulation violators.
The operation resulted in the impoundment of 331 vehicles and 787 motorcycles by Saturday for various traffic offenses.
According to traffic police, the 331 vehicles were impounded primarily because their owners did not have valid driving licenses.
SP Michael Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson, explained that 107 drivers were operating vehicles outside the class permitted by their licenses, 75 had no permits, and 149 had expired licenses.
