In a continued effort to curb road accidents and promote safer streets, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has engaged boda boda riders in Nsangi in a community-based sensitization campaign focused on road safety and responsible riding.
The initiative, led by the Directorate’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Kananura, brought together boda boda riders, local leaders, and other key stakeholders in an interactive session aimed at equipping riders with vital knowledge on traffic laws, road signs, and highway conduct.
The interactive engagement sought to address the alarming number of road accidents involving motorcycle riders, who remain one of the most vulnerable groups on Uganda’s roads.
During the session, SP Kananura emphasized the importance of ongoing education to reduce traffic violations and save lives.
“We need continuous awareness and commitment from every road user. Road safety is a shared responsibility, and boda boda riders must take the lead in observing the law,” he said.
To reinforce the learning, the Traffic Police distributed traffic charts and highway code booklets to participants, equipping them with essential knowledge on road signs, regulations, and safe conduct on highways.
The campaign is part of the directorate’s wider strategy to engage communities in creating a culture of safety on the roads and reducing the number of fatalities and injuries caused by avoidable accidents.
SP Kananura urged riders to become ambassadors of road safety in their communities, warning that negligence not only endangers lives but also undermines the credibility of their profession.
The sensitization drive in Nsangi follows similar initiatives rolled out in high-risk areas, as authorities scale up grassroots efforts to ensure road discipline and protect both riders and passengers.
