The Uganda government put in place some traffic rules with an aim of creating a safe and comfortable raod environment and ost of the rules have to be carefully adhered to or you face the consquenses of your offence either with money or jail. We at Uganda Car Rental Services are very cautious and so have decided to list down sokme of the most common but avoidable traffic offences in Uganda plus penalities you will face if caught.
- Using an unlicensed or uninsured car
Fine (Ugx): Min – 200,000
Max – 800,000
Imprisonment: Min – 1 year
Max – 2 years
- Excess passengers or over loading and poor condition
Fine (Ugx): Min – 300,000
Max – 1,200,000
Imprisonment: Min – 6 months
Max – 2 years
- Causing injury or death as a result of careless driving
Fine (Ugx): Min – 1,500,000
Max – 4,000,000
Imprisonment: Min -2 years
Max – 5 years
- Dangerous or careless driving
Fine (Ugx): Min – 1,200,000
Max – 1,800,000
Imprisonment: Min – 2 years
Max – 3 years
- Drinking and driving
Fine (Ugx): Min – 300,000
Max – 1,200,000
Imprisonment: Min – 6 months
Max – 2 years
- Careless or inconsiderate use of a car
Fine (Ugx): Min – 100,000
Max – 600,000
Imprisonment: Min – 1 month
Max – 1 year
- Exceeding the speed limit or over speeding
Fine (Ugx): Min – 300,000
Max – 1,200,000
Imprisonment: Min – 6 months
Max – 2 years
- Driving without a permit or after being disqualified
Fine (Ugx): Min – 600,000
Max – 3,000,000
Imprisonment: Min – 1 year
Max – 5 years
- Failing to report an accident
Fine (Ugx): Min – 100,000
Max – 600,000
Avoid getting on the wrong side of the traffic laws and you will be assured of safe road trip to any destination within Uganda. For any more information about Uganda traffic rules simply send call the senior at +256-700135510.
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