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President Museveni has spoken against the hefty penalties slapped on motorists under the controversial Express Penalty System (EPS).
The hefty fines imposed under the cameras installed by a Russian firm – Joint Stock Company Global Security that was contracted by security implement Uganda’s controversial digital number plate project have led to a public uproar.
Taxi operators had threatened a nation-wide protests as the penalties stung deep into their pockets.
The Works and Transport Ministry was on Wednesday forced to suspend the Express Penalty System (EPS) to provide room for consultation with key stake holders.
Addressing Parliament at Kololo ceremonial grounds after delivering his budget during budget, President said the introduction of digital number plates was not about money and fines. “It is about security, not fine rubbish” said Museveni.
Uganda began issuing digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles on Monday, 6th January 2025, marking the third phase of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) project.
Vehicle owners must pay 713,000 Shillings for new registrations, 150,000 Shillings to switch old plates, and 50,000 Shillings for motorcycles.
President Museveni did not comment further about the fact that the schemes had been suspended by Works and transport Minister, General Katumba Wamala. The suspension is effective from June 12 to July 12.
